For the 2024 school year, there are 49 public elementary schools serving 23,845 students in Yuma County, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yuma County, AZ are Sentinel Elementary School, Desert View Academy and Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma County, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Yuma County Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sentinel Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53802 Old U.s. Highway
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-6
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 W 6th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Grades: K-8
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Dorothy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5777 E 45th Place
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #55.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 699 students
Rank: #66.
James D Price School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #77.
Alice Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 606 students
Rank: #99.
Mohawk Valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5151 S. Avenue 39e
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Rank: #1010.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
Rank: #1111.
Dateland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 S. Ave. 64e
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #1212.
Mary A Otondo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #1313.
Palmcroft Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 W Palmcroft Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1414.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9943 S. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1515.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #1616.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1717.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #1818.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Grades: K-6
| 736 students
Rank: #1919.
O C Johnson School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #2020.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Rank: #2121.
Encanto Learning Center
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #2222.
Crane Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4450 W 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #2323.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 814 students
Rank: #2424.
Ron Watson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9851 E 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #2525.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #2626.
Wellton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29126 E San Jose Ave
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #2727.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #2828.
James B Rolle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2711 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 525 students
Rank: #2929.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #3030.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #3131.
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2926 S 21st Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #3232.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1341 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #3333.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #3434.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #3535.
Castle Dome Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2353 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
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Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2440 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Jail - Yuma County Sheriff's Office High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 W. Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Juniper Tree Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
400 West 5th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Omega Alpha Academy School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
201 N. Bingham Ave. Ste. 6
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1020 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Success Academy Yuma (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd.
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yuma County, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yuma County, AZ include Sentinel Elementary School, Desert View Academy and Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yuma County, AZ?
49 public elementary schools are located in Yuma County, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma County, AZ?
Yuma County, AZ public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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