Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School

Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
10170 S White Lightning Ln,  Vail, AZ
Vail Unified School District
4.5
3.5
601 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sarah Bates
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
36.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
44%
Science
9%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
58%
Hispanic
30.8%
Two or more races
8.3%
Black
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#51 Best Public ES in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
9/11/2019
Ocotillo Ridge is an amazing school in Vail, AZ. I have volunteered there for several years, and I enjoy every day on campus. The school is well managed, and the teachers are passionate about their work. ORE consistently ranks among the top schools in Arizona; students, parents, faculty and staff (and volunteers) are very proud of this.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 28 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/16/2025
The school is very cliquish and it’s consistent of mainly of military families who don’t care to socialize with non-military families/children.
5.0 other
7/26/2021
This school was very special to our family. The principal is amazing and professional. The teachers work hard. Discipline is enforced. The staff genuinely cares for students. As a substitute teacher, I can attest that all Vail elementary schools are good, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's...
5.0 parent
10/27/2020
This school, the teachers, the staff, and the administrators have been great for our child.
1.0 parent
9/11/2017
I laugh at the 18:1 student teacher ratio. No one wants to works for this district since they are the lowest paying in the area. Theres supposed to be 4 2nd grades, there are 3. That means 3 classes of 31, 31, and 32 students. This isn't the only grade this is happening in. And a brand new teacher w...

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Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Vail, AZ, in the Rincon Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Vail Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 601 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $457,315. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sonoran Science Academy - Davis-Monthan, The Rising School, Calvary Chapel Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Vail has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ocotillo Ridge Elementary School.

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