Oro Valley Schools offer incredible educational opportunities for students at every level. Our K-12 public schools are part of the Amphitheater School District and are ranked highly compared with other schools in Arizona and nationwide.
Public Schools
Copper Creek Elementary School
Copper Creek Elementary is rated “A” by the Arizona State Board of Education and students score above state average on standardized tests in math and language arts. PreK-5
https://www.amphi.com/CopperCreek
Painted Sky Elementary School
Painted Sky Elementary students’ overall test scores placed in the top 10% of all Arizona schools, and is rated “A” by the Arizona State Board of Education. PreK-5
https://www.amphi.com/PaintedSky
Richard B. Wilson Jr. Elementary School
Richard B. Wilson Jr. Elementary is rated “A” by the Arizona State Board of Education and overall test scores for students at Richard B. Wilson Elementary are above the Arizona state average. PreK-8
https://www.amphi.com/WilsonK-8
Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy is an “A” rated public school that specializes in providing a STEM focused education, and students’ overall test scores are in the top 10% of all Arizona schools. PreK-5
https://www.amphi.com/Domain/5006
Canyon del Oro High School
CDO is an International Baccalaureate World School, offering IB classes and diploma options. It is top rated nationwide, by Newsweek magazine and U.S. News and World Report, and students score above state average on standardized tests. Grades 9-12
https://www.amphi.com/Domain/10
Ironwood Ridge High School
Ironwood Ridge High School is ranked in the top 30% of Arizona schools and students score above state average on standardized tests. Grades 9-12
https://www.amphi.com/Domain/17
Charter Schools
Leman Academy
Leman Academy is a charter school that offers a classical education and is ranked in the top 10% of schools in Arizona for overall test scores. Grades K-8
https://lemanacademy.com/oro-valley-school/
BASIS Primary Oro Valley
Basis Primary is a charter elementary school that follows a STEM-infused liberal arts program, and students score in the top 1% overall in statewide standardized testing. Grades K-12
https://enrollbasis.com/oro-valley-primary/
BASIS Oro Valley
BASIS is a charter school that offers a STEM-infused college prep liberal arts education and is highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report in their Best U.S. High School Rankings. Grades 9-12
https://enrollbasis.com/oro-valley/
Private Schools
Casas Christian School
Casas Christian School is a faith based dually-accredited school offering a child-centered education, and is ranked in the top 20% of private schools in Arizona. Grades K-8
https://www.casaschristianschool.com/
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy offers a classical liberal arts education from a Christian worldview and is a top ranked private school in Arizona. Grades K-12
https://www.prca.academy/
Immaculate Heart School
Immaculate Heart School provides an individualized curriculum to ensure each student’s success in their spiritual journey and educational endeavors. Grades K-12
https://www.ihschool.org/
Post-Secondary Schools
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona main campus is located about 14 miles south of Oro Valley and is ranked 49th among national public universities. It is one of the nation’s top public research universities, with 20 colleges and over 150 majors. The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is located in Oro Valley.
https://www.arizona.edu/
Pima Community College - Northwest Campus
Pima Community College is an open admissions community college offering 150 transfer and occupational programs. The Northwest Campus is closest to Oro Valley and offers short-term healthcare programs in clinical research, therapeutic massage and pharmacy.
https://www.pima.edu/about-pima/locations/northwest/index.html
