Best Gila Bend Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 634 students in Gila Bend, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Gila Bend, AZ are Kiser Elementary School, Gila Bend High School and Gila Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila Bend, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Gila Bend have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gila Bend, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Gila Bend High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Gila Bend Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Gila Bend
Vocational School
777 N Logan Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(623) 738-0012
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Gila Bend, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Gila Bend, AZ include Kiser Elementary School, Gila Bend High School and Gila Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gila Bend?
4 public schools are located in Gila Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila Bend?
Gila Bend public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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