Districts in Santa Cruz County3 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nogales Unified District | Nogales | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 5,687 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Patagonia Union High School District | Elgin | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 79 | 1 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Santa Cruz Valley Unified District | Tumacacori | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 3,673 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Santa Cruz County compares
Together they enroll 9,439 students across 18 schools. The largest is Nogales Unified District with 5,687 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Arizona average of 4.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Santa Cruz County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Santa Cruz County is Nogales Unified District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arizona. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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