For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 561 students in 86321, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 86321, AZ are Sultan Virtual Academy, Bagdad Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86321 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86321, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86321, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sultan Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 86321, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 86321, AZ include Sultan Virtual Academy, Bagdad Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 86321?
4 public schools are located in 86321.
What is the racial composition of students in 86321?
86321 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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