For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 675 students in Hereford, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hereford, AZ are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hereford have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hereford, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Palominas Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10385 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-6204
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Hereford, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4200 East Ramsey Rd
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Gr: 8-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hereford, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hereford, AZ include Coronado Elementary School and Palominas Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hereford?
2 public middle schools are located in Hereford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hereford?
Hereford public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hereford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hereford include: Palominas Elementary School vs. Coronado Elementary School, Coronado Elementary School vs. Palominas Elementary School
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