Best Public Schools in Sierra Vista, AZ

The city of Sierra Vista, Arizona is home to 15 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this area exhibit a wide range of performance, with some standout schools like Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista and Huachuca Mountain Elementary School consistently outperforming state and district averages, while others like Carmichael Elementary School and PPEP TEC - Colin L. Powell Learning Center struggle with lower test scores and higher dropout rates.

The high schools in Sierra Vista also exhibit stark differences in performance, with Buena High School significantly outperforming the alternative and charter high schools in terms of graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. This suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by schools serving economically disadvantaged student populations.

The data also highlights the strong performance of the Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista and Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 charter schools, which outperform the Sierra Vista Unified District and state averages in many areas, suggesting the charter school model can be effective in providing high-quality education in this area.