For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,736 students in 86323, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 86323, AZ are Del Rio Elementary School, Heritage Middle School and Mingus Springs Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 86323 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 86323, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86323, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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.
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: #33.
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%
86323, 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 elementary schools in 86323, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 86323, AZ include Del Rio Elementary School, Heritage Middle School and Mingus Springs Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 86323?
4 public elementary schools are located in 86323.
What is the racial composition of students in 86323?
86323 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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