Catalina Foothills School District
Welcome to
Ventana Vista
6085 N. Kolb Road | Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: 520-209-8000 | Fax: 520-209-8070
Attendance Line: 520-209-8090
School Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
K-AM: 8:00am - 11:00am
Early Release Hours: 8:00am - 1:30pm
Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
We are proud to be a 2026 A+ School of Excellence!
At Ventana Vista Elementary School, students thrive in a warm, welcoming environment rooted in academic excellence, innovation, and global readiness. As home to Catalina Foothills School District’s Spanish Immersion program, our school offers students a unique opportunity to become bilingual and biliterate while developing strong skills in critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. Our dedicated teachers foster meaningful relationships and challenge students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. At Ventana Vista, we inspire excellence every day—preparing our students to succeed in a connected, global world.
Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
Stay up to date on the latest news, events, and opportunities that make our community vibrant and engaging.
February 26, 2026
Every spring, the CFSD Foundation recognizes educators whose work defines what it means to teach in the Catalina Foothills School District. This year, five have been selected for the Foundation's h...
February 25, 2026
Catalina Foothills School District is proud to announce that both Sunrise Drive Elementary School and Ventana Vista Elementary School have been named 2026 A+ Schools of Excellence by the Arizona Ed...
February 20, 2026
Catalina Foothills School District is proud to announce that Rebecca Garcia, reading specialist at Manzanita Elementary School, has been recognized as one of this year’s United Way Literacy Champio...
February 19, 2026
Recently at Sunrise Drive, the campus transformed into a hands-on science laboratory where students didn't just learn about STEM; they experienced it. Science Day, organized by parent leaders Samir...
In CFSD’s September Deep Learning Showcase, we highlight how student learning goes beyond the classroom to positively impact the community. Fifth graders from Manzanita and Ventana Vista Elementary Schools are creating portraits of animals up for adoption through a partnership with The Humane Society. The portraits are displayed on the animals' enclosures to help encourage adoptions.
Shirleen Lee - Why I became a music teacher.
