For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 894 students in La Paz County, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in La Paz County, AZ are Quartzsite Elementary School, Wenden Elementary School and Wallace Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Paz County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in La Paz County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in La Paz County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quartzsite Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Quail Trail
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Wenden Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71001 Santa Fe Ave
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Rank: #55.
Bouse Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44936 Joshua Drive
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Rank: #66.
Salome Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38128 Saguaro & Main
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Rank: #77.
Ehrenberg Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
49241 Parker/ehrenberg Hwy.
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
La Paz County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
560 East Coyote
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in La Paz County, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in La Paz County, AZ include Quartzsite Elementary School, Wenden Elementary School and Wallace Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Paz County?
7 public middle schools are located in La Paz County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Paz County?
La Paz County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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