For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,721 students in 85344, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85344, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 85344, AZ are Parker Alternative School, Wallace Elementary School and Wallace Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85344 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85344, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85344, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 3-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Parker High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85344, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85344, AZ include Parker Alternative School, Wallace Elementary School and Wallace Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 85344?
6 public schools are located in 85344.
What percentage of students in 85344 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85344 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85344?
85344 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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