For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 454 students in the neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in North Gila Bend are 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.
The neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gila Bend High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Gila Bend Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend, AZ include Gila Bend High School and Gila Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend?
the neighborhood of North Gila Bend, Gila Bend public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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