For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 933 students in 85603, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 85603, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85603, AZ are Greenway Primary School, Lowell School and Bisbee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85603 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85603, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85603, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenway Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 Cole Ave
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-4361
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-4361
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Lowell School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Old Douglas Rd
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5391
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5391
Gr: 5-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Bisbee High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
675 School Terrace Rd.
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5714
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5714
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
New Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clawson Ave Fl 3
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 803-3380
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 803-3380
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
325 School Terrace Road
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Gr: K-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85603, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85603, AZ include Greenway Primary School, Lowell School and Bisbee High School.
How many public schools are located in 85603?
5 public schools are located in 85603.
What percentage of students in 85603 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 85603 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85603?
85603 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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