For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 165 students in Pearce, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Pearce, AZ are Pearce Elementary School and Ash Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearce, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pearce have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pearce, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pearce, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Pearce, AZ include Pearce Elementary School and Ash Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pearce?
2 public schools are located in Pearce.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearce?
Pearce public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pearce are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pearce include: Pearce Elementary School vs. Ash Creek Elementary School, Ash Creek Elementary School vs. Pearce Elementary School
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