For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,410 students in 85550, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 85550, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85550, AZ are San Carlos Alternative High School, Cvit - San Carlos High School and San Carlos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85550 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85550, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85550, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Cvit - San Carlos High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
San Carlos High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 6-12
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
San Carlos Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Grades: PK-6
| 655 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
85550, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85550, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85550, AZ include San Carlos Alternative High School, Cvit - San Carlos High School and San Carlos High School.
How many public schools are located in 85550?
6 public schools are located in 85550.
What percentage of students in 85550 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 85550 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85550?
85550 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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