For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,315 students in Tonopah, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tonopah, AZ are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tonopah have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tonopah, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winters Well Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35220 W Buckeye Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5301
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5301
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth Fisher Middle School
(Math: 21% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 734 students
Rank: n/an/a
38201 W Indian School Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5110
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Tonopah, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tonopah, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tonopah, AZ include Winters Well Elementary School and Ruth Fisher Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tonopah?
3 public elementary schools are located in Tonopah.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonopah?
Tonopah public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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