For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,488 students in Chino Valley, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Chino Valley, AZ are Del Rio Elementary School, Chino Valley High School and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chino Valley, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Chino Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chino Valley, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1036 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Gr: 3-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Chino Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 E Center St
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4464
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4464
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Mingus Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1088 Mahan Ln
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Gr: PK-2 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Chino Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1985 North Rd 1 West
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chino Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Chino Valley, AZ include Del Rio Elementary School, Chino Valley High School and Heritage Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chino Valley?
5 public schools are located in Chino Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Chino Valley?
Chino Valley public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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