Top Pima Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Pima, AZ, serving 949 students. Pima has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
Pima, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Pima have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Pima, AZ are Dan Hinton Accommodation School, Gila Valley Learning Center and Discovery Plus Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Top Pima, AZ Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Dan Hinton Accommodation School Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%146 E 4th Street10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Grades: PK-12 | 84 students
- Gila Valley Learning Center Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%170 S. Main Street10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Grades: 9-12 | 17 students
- Discovery Plus Academy Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:7/Top 50%852 West 250 North10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Grades: K-5 | 116 students
- Pima High School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:7/Top 50%131 S. Main10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8150
Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
- Pima Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50%131 S. Main Street10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8002
Grades: K-6 | 388 students
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- Pima Junior High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%192 E. 200 S.10
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8100
Grades: 7-8 | 135 students
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