For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,368 students in 85349, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85349, AZ are Desert View Elementary School, Education Pastor Elementary 4 and Gadsden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85349 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85349, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85349, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Gr: K-6 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #22.
Education Pastor Elementary 4
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #33.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 North 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
Gr: K-6 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Arizona Desert Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 N. Main St.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6940
Gr: K-6 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Rio Colorado Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 N. Main Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6902
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
San Luis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6921
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 E Cesar Chavez Blvd
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6540
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85349, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85349, AZ include Desert View Elementary School, Education Pastor Elementary 4 and Gadsden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85349?
8 public elementary schools are located in 85349.
What is the racial composition of students in 85349?
85349 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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