For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,796 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 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), 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 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Somerton, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 814 students
Rank: #44.
Encanto Learning Center
(Math: 33% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Somerton Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
343 N Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Somerton, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 N. Bingham Ave. Ste. 6
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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, AZ?
6 public schools are located in Somerton, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerton, AZ?
Somerton, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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