Desert Willow is a K-5 elementary school in the Vail School District. Desert Willow services families in the Rita Ranch neighborhood, with an enrollment of approximately 720 students.

Address: 9400 East Esmond Loop Tucson, Arizona 85747
Main: (520)879-2300
Fax: (520)879-2301

School Hours:
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Half Day Hours:
8:00 AM to Noon

Principal: Kendra Forgacs

Colors: Purple & Teal
Mascot: Diamondback Rattler

Mission Statement: It is the mission of Desert Willow to promote academic standards, respect, cooperation, and personal responsibility within a caring and safe learning environment.

Vision Statement: It is the vision of Desert Willow to promote academics and strive towards excellence. Recognitions Arizona Education Foundation’s A+ School of Excellence Excelling School Label by AZ Learns for six consecutive years