For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,614 students in Show Low, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Show Low, AZ are Linden Elementary School, Show Low High School and Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Show Low, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Show Low have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Show Low, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1009 School House Ln
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6017
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6017
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Show Low High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Gr: 3-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
761 E Mcneil
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Show Low Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
761 E Mcneil
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Wmi On Line
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500w. Old Linden Rd.
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Sequoia Village School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
982 Full House Ln
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1208
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1208
Gr: K-12 | 202 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Show Low, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 South 11th Street
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5432
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5432
Gr: K-12 | 106 students
1233 B Fawnbrook Drive
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-7412
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-7412
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 60%
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Gr: 5-6 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 13%
411 North 18th Place
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0195
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0195
Gr: K-8
Successful Beginnings Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
841 East Mcneil St
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2365
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2365
Gr: K-3 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Show Low, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Show Low, AZ include Linden Elementary School, Show Low High School and Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Show Low?
7 public elementary schools are located in Show Low.
What is the racial composition of students in Show Low?
Show Low public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Show Low are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Show Low include: Sequoia Village School vs. Linden Elementary School, Linden Elementary School vs. Sequoia Village School, Show Low Junior High School vs. Whipple Ranch Elementary School
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