For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 258 students in Ajo, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Ajo, AZ is Ajo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ajo, AZ public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ajo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ajo, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ajo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Well Rd
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ajo, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 68
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ajo, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ajo, AZ include Ajo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ajo?
1 public elementary schools are located in Ajo.
What is the racial composition of students in Ajo?
Ajo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
The School Choice Comparison Worksheet: 15 Factors Beyond Test Scores
Compare public schools with confidence using this 15-factor worksheet that looks beyond test scores to school culture, programs, safety, and student support.
Boundary Changes and Rezoning: How to Protect Your Child's School Plan
Learn why school boundary changes happen, how rezoning affects families, and the practical steps parents can take to protect their child's educational plan.
Teacher Turnover: How to Read the Warning Signs
Learn how to identify warning signs of teacher turnover, what causes frequent staff changes, and how parents can evaluate school stability.