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Rillito is a small community in Pima County, Arizona, in the United States. It's like a neighborhood that isn't officially a city or town, but the government counts its population. Rillito is surrounded by the town of Marana.

One of the biggest businesses in Rillito is Arizona Portland Cement. This company makes cement, which is used to build things like roads and buildings. Rillito has also had its own post office since the 1920s, helping people send and receive mail.

In the middle of the community, there's a place called the Rillito Vista Community Center. This center has a park and a recreation area where people can gather and enjoy activities. Rillito uses the ZIP Code 85654. In 2000, about 148 people lived in the area covered by this ZIP Code.

Education in Rillito

Students living in Rillito attend schools that are part of the Marana Unified School District.

High School and Middle School

All students in Rillito go to Marana High School for their high school education. They also attend Marana Middle School before high school.

Elementary Schools

For younger students, which elementary school they attend depends on where they live in Rillito.

  • If a student lives north of Avra Valley Road, they go to Marjorie W. Estes Elementary School.
  • If a student lives south of Avra Valley Road, they attend the elementary part of Twin Peaks K-8 School.
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