For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 474 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 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Golden Valley, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 9% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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