For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,866 students in Parker, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Parker, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Parker, AZ are Parker Alternative School, Wallace Elementary School and Blake Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Parker have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parker, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Blake Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Grades: PK-2
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Parker High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parker, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Parker, AZ include Parker Alternative School, Wallace Elementary School and Blake Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Parker, AZ?
6 public schools are located in Parker, AZ.
What percentage of students in Parker, AZ go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Parker, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Parker, AZ?
Parker, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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