For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,548 students in Sells, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sells, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sells, AZ are Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School), Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) and Baboquivari High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sells, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sells 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sells, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Baboquivari High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19, Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Baboquivari Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W. Main
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 86 Mile Post 115.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Gr: 4-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona State Highway 86 Mile
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2231
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2231
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 113:1
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Hwy 15 Mile Marker 14
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Hwy 35
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 76:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 86 Mile Marker 74.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2400
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1
Sells, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
State Route 86
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-6746
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-6746
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sells, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Sells, AZ include Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School), Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) and Baboquivari High School.
How many public schools are located in Sells?
10 public schools are located in Sells.
What percentage of students in Sells go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sells are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sells?
Sells public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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