For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 423 students in Tombstone, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tombstone, AZ are Walter J Meyer School and Huachuca City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tombstone, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tombstone have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Tombstone, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tombstone, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tombstone, AZ include Walter J Meyer School and Huachuca City School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tombstone?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tombstone.
What is the racial composition of students in Tombstone?
Tombstone public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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