Vail Unified District (4413) School District
School District · Vail, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
23
10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,071
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
23
10 elem, 4 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,071
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Evaluating Vail Unified District (4413)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Vail Unified District (4413) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary
Vail · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Esmond Station School
Tucson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Vail Innovation Center
Vail · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#23 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,071
$1,105 vs Arizona median
District size
14,831 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Vail Unified District (4413) ranks #23 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Vail Unified District (4413)'s schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ocotillo Ridge Elementary (9.4/10), Esmond Station School (9.2/10), and Vail Innovation Center (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Vail Unified District (4413)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocotillo Ridge Elementary | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Esmond Station School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Vail Innovation Center | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Senita Valley Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Mesquite Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Vail Academy & High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Copper Ridge Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Desert Willow Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Empire High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Cottonwood Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vail Unified District (4413)
Vail Unified District (4413) is a Vail, Arizona school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 14,831 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. The district invests $10,071 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Vail Unified District (4413) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ocotillo Ridge Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Vail Unified District (4413) students show an average math proficiency of 68.1% and ELA proficiency of 69.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Vail Unified District (4413), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vail Unified District (4413) with test data.
Schools in Vail Unified District (4413)
23 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Vail
- Total Enrollment
- 14,831
- Teachers (FTE)
- 819
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Vail Unified District (4413) has 23 schools in total — 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vail Unified District (4413)?
The average composite rating for Vail Unified District (4413) is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Vail Unified District (4413) spends $10,071 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vail Unified District (4413)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vail Unified District (4413) is 18.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Ocotillo Ridge Elementary is the highest-rated school in Vail Unified District (4413) with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Across schools in Vail Unified District (4413) with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vail Unified District (4413) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Vail Unified District (4413) has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 23 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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