For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 513 students in Golden Valley, AZ.
The top ranked public school in Golden Valley, AZ is Black Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Valley, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Golden Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Golden Valley, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3404 N Santa Maria Rd
Golden Valley, AZ 86413
(928) 565-9111
Golden Valley, AZ 86413
(928) 565-9111
Grades: K-8
| 513 students
Golden Valley, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3355 North Magna
Golden Valley, AZ 86413
(928) 565-3400
Golden Valley, AZ 86413
(928) 565-3400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Golden Valley, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Golden Valley, AZ include Black Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Golden Valley?
1 public schools are located in Golden Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Valley?
Golden Valley public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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