For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 412 students in Grand Canyon, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Grand Canyon, AZ are Grand Canyon High School and Grand Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Canyon, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Grand Canyon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grand Canyon, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Canyon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Glen Canyon Outdoor Academy
Charter School
835 Newburn Rd
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 813-8422
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 813-8422
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grand Canyon, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Grand Canyon, AZ include Grand Canyon High School and Grand Canyon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Canyon?
3 public schools are located in Grand Canyon.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Canyon?
Grand Canyon public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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