For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 288 students in Gold Canyon, AZ.
The top ranked public school in Gold Canyon, AZ is Peralta Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gold Canyon, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Gold Canyon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gold Canyon, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10965 E Peralta Rd
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gold Canyon, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Gold Canyon, AZ include Peralta Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gold Canyon?
1 public schools are located in Gold Canyon.
What is the racial composition of students in Gold Canyon?
Gold Canyon public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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