For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 117 students in Black Canyon City, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in Black Canyon City, AZ is Canon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Black Canyon City, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Black Canyon City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Black Canyon City, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canon School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34360 So. School Loop Rd.
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5588
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5588
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Black Canyon City, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Black Canyon City, AZ include Canon School.
How many public schools are located in Black Canyon City?
1 public schools are located in Black Canyon City.
What is the racial composition of students in Black Canyon City?
Black Canyon City public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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