Best 86046 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 654 students in 86046, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 86046, AZ are Williams Elementary/middle School and Williams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86046 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86046, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 86046, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary/middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N 7th St
Williams, AZ 86046
(928) 635-4428
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Williams High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
440 S 7th St
Williams, AZ 86046
(928) 635-4474
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 86046, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 86046, AZ include Williams Elementary/middle School and Williams High School.
How many public schools are located in 86046?
2 public schools are located in 86046.
What is the racial composition of students in 86046?
86046 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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