For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,028 students in Safford, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Safford, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Safford, AZ are Lafe Nelson School, Ruth Powell Elementary School and Dorothy Stinson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safford, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Safford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Safford, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafe Nelson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Stinson School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2013 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Safford Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
698 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Grades: 7-8
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Triumphant Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Main St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8422
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8422
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: #66.
Henry Dunkerson Pathways Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
734 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
Safford High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Graham High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Safford, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-graham County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
919 W Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gila Preparatory Academy High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Gila Preparatory Academy Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Greenlee County Juvenile Detention (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
919 Thatcher
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Jail-graham County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
523 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Los Milagros Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Xxxxxx
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8899
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8899
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Safford, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Safford, AZ include Lafe Nelson School, Ruth Powell Elementary School and Dorothy Stinson School.
How many public schools are located in Safford, AZ?
8 public schools are located in Safford, AZ.
What percentage of students in Safford, AZ go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Safford, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Safford, AZ?
Safford, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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