For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 839 students in Hereford, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Hereford, AZ are Valley View Elementary School, Coronado Elementary School and Palominas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hereford, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Hereford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hereford, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5148 S Coronado School Dr
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Hereford, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4200 East Ramsey Rd
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Grades: 8-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hereford, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Hereford, AZ include Valley View Elementary School, Coronado Elementary School and Palominas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hereford?
3 public schools are located in Hereford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hereford?
Hereford public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hereford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hereford include: Valley View Elementary School vs. Coronado Elementary School, Coronado Elementary School vs. Valley View Elementary School, Palominas Elementary School vs. Coronado Elementary School
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