For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 409 students in Ajo, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Ajo, AZ are Ajo Elementary School and Ajo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ajo, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Ajo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ajo, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ajo Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Well Rd
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7602
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7602
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Ajo High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Well Rd
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7601
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7601
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Ajo, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ajo, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Ajo, AZ include Ajo Elementary School and Ajo High School.
How many public schools are located in Ajo, AZ?
2 public schools are located in Ajo, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Ajo, AZ?
Ajo, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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