For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 701 students in Pima, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pima, AZ are Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Pima Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pima have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pima, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Plus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Dan Hinton Accommodation School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Pima, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brighter Day Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pima, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pima, AZ include Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Pima Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pima?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pima.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima?
Pima public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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