For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,594 students in Somerton, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Somerton, AZ are Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerton, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Somerton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Somerton, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Encanto Learning Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Somerton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Main Street
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1093 W Jefferson St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 502-3850
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 502-3850
Gr: 9-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
343 N Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
Stedy - Somerton High School
Vocational School
1093 West Jefferson Street
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 502-4600
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 502-4600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
3667 E. San Luis Ln.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Gr: K-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Somerton, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Somerton, AZ include Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Somerton?
10 public schools are located in Somerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerton?
Somerton public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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