For the 2024 school year, there are 78 public schools serving 18,159 students in Cochise County, AZ (there are 9 private schools, serving 881 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cochise County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cochise County, AZ are General Myer Elementary School, Ctd - Benson High School and Ctd - Cochise College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochise County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Cochise County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cochise County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Myer Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Grades: 3-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Ctd - Benson High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 S Patagonia St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-6873
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-6873
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Ctd - Cochise College
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Colombo Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(800) 966-7943
Willcox, AZ 85643
(800) 966-7943
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Double Adobe Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Grades: PK-8
| 37 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Grades: PK-8
| 28 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Bowie High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315w. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #88.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Colonel Smith Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #1111.
St David High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 E Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1212.
Ctd - Cochise Technology School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6506 E Mills Maerker Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 766-1999
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 766-1999
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1313.
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3228 Saint Andrews Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18008 S Fort Grant Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pomerene Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1396 N. Old Pomerene Road
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Ctd - Willcox High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 N Bisbee Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8601
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8601
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1818.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Rank: #1919.
Ctd - St. David High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 E Patton St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-4781
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-4781
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2020.
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5130 Paseo Las Palmas
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #2121.
Ctd - San Simon High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2226 W. Business I-10
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 845-2275
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2222.
Village Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Grades: K-6
| 398 students
Rank: #2323.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5148 S Coronado School Dr
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 378-0616
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 378-0616
Grades: K-8
| 433 students
Rank: #2424.
St David Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 W Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Grades: K-6
| 326 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Grades: K-8
| 342 students
Rank: #2727.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #2828.
Elfrida Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4070 W Jefferson Rd
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Elfrida, AZ 85610
(520) 642-3428
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Cochise Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 N. Bowie
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Grades: K-8
| 84 students
Rank: #3131.
Ctd - Valley Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4088 W Jefferson Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 642-3492
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 642-3492
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3232.
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
Rank: #3333.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3979 Mcneal Street
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Grades: K-8
| 49 students
Rank: #3434.
San Simon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2226 W. I-10 Business Loop
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
Rank: #3535.
Joyce Clark Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 S Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2930
Grades: 7-8
| 712 students
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Cochise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 Colonia De Salud Ste 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3305 East Fry
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
197 E 7th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
519 Melody Lane
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
1600 Louis Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Imagine Sierra Vista Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
1104 N. Madison Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: n/a
| 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
Ppep Tec - Eugene Lopez Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Charter School
158 West Maley
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
203 Bisbee Road, Suite A
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Presidio De Las Sierras Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
San Simon Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 87
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
P.o. Box 38
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Sierra Summit Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4200 East Ramsey Rd
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Grades: 8-12
| 36 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 schools in Cochise County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Cochise County, AZ include General Myer Elementary School, Ctd - Benson High School and Ctd - Cochise College.
How many public schools are located in Cochise County, AZ?
78 public schools are located in Cochise County, AZ.
What percentage of students in Cochise County, AZ go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cochise County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cochise County, AZ?
Cochise County, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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