For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 335 students in San Manuel, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Manuel, AZ are First Avenue Elementary School and San Manuel Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Manuel, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Manuel have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Manuel, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
914 W 1st Ave
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
San Manuel Jr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 S Mcnab Pkwy
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
San Manuel, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Avenue B
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
111 West Dungan Drive
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Manuel, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Manuel, AZ include First Avenue Elementary School and San Manuel Jr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Manuel?
2 public elementary schools are located in San Manuel.
What is the racial composition of students in San Manuel?
San Manuel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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