For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 865 students in Benson, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ are Benson Digital Learning Center Online, Benson Primary School and Benson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Benson, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6800
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6800
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Benson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
197 E 7th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
New West School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Visions Unlimited Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1275 East Barney Lane
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ include Benson Digital Learning Center Online, Benson Primary School and Benson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benson, AZ?
3 public elementary schools are located in Benson, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson, AZ?
Benson, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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