For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,300 students in Benson, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Benson, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Benson, AZ are Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson Middle School and Benson Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Benson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Benson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Benson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Benson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benson, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Benson, AZ include Benson Digital Learning Center, Benson Middle School and Benson Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Benson?
5 public schools are located in Benson.
What percentage of students in Benson go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Benson are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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