For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,450 students in Douglas, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 231 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Douglas, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas, AZ are Apache Elementary School, Center For Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4 and Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Douglas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Douglas, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Gr: K-8 | 6 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
919 E 3rd St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-6000
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-6000
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Gr: 5-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #44.
Clawson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Faras Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 W. Fir Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Center For Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 N G Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #99.
Douglas High School
Alternative School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Sarah Marley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Ray Borane Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Omega Alpha Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1402 N San Antonio Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Gr: K-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Gr: PK | 12 students
Douglas, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 Louis Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 96%
1550 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Douglas, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas, AZ include Apache Elementary School, Center For Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4 and Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8.
How many public schools are located in Douglas?
14 public schools are located in Douglas.
What percentage of students in Douglas go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Douglas are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas?
Douglas public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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