For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,277 students in Tonopah, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Tonopah, AZ are West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School, Winters Well Elementary School and Ruth Fisher Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonopah, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Tonopah have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tonopah, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38201 W Indian School Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5201
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5201
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Winters Well Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35220 W Buckeye Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5301
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Ruth Fisher Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38201 W Indian School Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5500
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Tonopah Valley High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38201 W Indian School Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5201
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
38201 W Indian School Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5110
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5110
Gr: K-12
Tonopah, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
West-mec - Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
38201 W. Indian School Rd.
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 386-5688
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 386-5688
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tonopah, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Tonopah, AZ include West-mec - Tonopah Valley High School, Winters Well Elementary School and Ruth Fisher Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tonopah?
5 public schools are located in Tonopah.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonopah?
Tonopah public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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