Benson High School is a high school in Benson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Benson Unified School District.
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benson Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Benson Primary School serves the entire district of Benson, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 585.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 33 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benson Primary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
On Track for Tomorrow!
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Benson Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benson Primary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
61%
33%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benson Primary School's ranking?
Benson Primary School is ranked #603 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Benson Primary School often compared to?
Benson Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. David Elementary School, Apache Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Benson Primary School?
507 students attend Benson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Benson Primary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benson Primary School?
Benson Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benson Primary School offer ?
Benson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benson Primary School part of?
Benson Primary School is part of Benson Unified School District (79226).
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