For the 2024-25 school year, there are 79 public schools serving 18,071 students in Cochise County, AZ (there are 9 private schools, serving 830 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Cochise County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cochise County, AZ are General Myer Elementary School, St. David High School and Ctd - Benson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cochise County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Cochise County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cochise County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
General Myer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8986
Grades: 3-5
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
St. David High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 E Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Saint David, AZ 85630
(520) 720-4781
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Ctd - Benson High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 S Patagonia St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-6873
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-6873
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #44.
Buena High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2800
Grades: 7-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #55.
Ctd - Cochise College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Colombo Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(800) 966-7943
Willcox, AZ 85643
(800) 966-7943
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #66.
Bowie High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315w. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #77.
Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3228 Saint Andrews Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
(520) 515-2960
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #88.
Colonel Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
67601 Cushing
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8892
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
Svusd Aoi
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2901
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1010.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1111.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6849 E Highway 92
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-0947
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Rank: #1212.
Apache Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #1313.
Pueblo Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5130 Paseo Las Palmas
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2970
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #1414.
Benson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6710
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6710
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #1515.
Ctd - Cochise Technology School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6506 E Mills Maerker Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 766-1999
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 766-1999
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #1616.
Double Adobe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7081 N Central Hwy
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 364-3041
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bella Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Lenzner Ave
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2940
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pomerene Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1396 N. Old Pomerene Road
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Pomerene, AZ 85627
(520) 586-2407
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Rank: #1919.
Ctd - Willcox High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 N Bisbee Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8601
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8601
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Ctd - St. David High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 E Patton St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-4781
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-4781
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #2121.
Ctd - San Simon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2226 W. Business I-10
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 845-2275
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Benson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6800
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6800
Grades: 5-8
| 295 students
Rank: #2323.
Village Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 El Camino Real
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2990
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
Rank: #2424.
Coronado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5148 S Coronado School Dr
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 378-0616
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 378-0616
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #2525.
Pearce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1487 E School Rd
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 826-3328
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Rank: #2626.
Benson Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Bonita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18008 S Fort Grant Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Carmelita Dr
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 439-3518
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Rank: #3030.
Ctd - Valley Union High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4088 W Jefferson Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 642-3492
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 642-3492
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3131.
Willcox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Cochise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 N. Bowie
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Cochise, AZ 85606
(520) 384-2540
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Walter J Meyer School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #3434.
Ctd - Tombstone High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 N Yellow Jacket Way
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 457-2215
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 457-2215
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Center For Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 E 3rd St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-6000
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-6000
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
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Cochise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-cochise County Juvenile Dentention Centre (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 Colonia De Salud Ste 201
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 803-3006
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3305 East Fry
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
197 E 7th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
519 Melody Lane
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5381
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
1600 Louis Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-0712
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Imagine Sierra Vista Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1000 Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 224-2500
Grades: K-8
| 289 students
Leman Academy Of Excellence Sierra Vista (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1000 East Wilcox Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
1104 N. Madison Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New West School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Ppep Tec - Eugene Lopez Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Charter School
158 West Maley
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
203 Bisbee Road, Suite A
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Presidio De Las Sierras Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
240 North Highway 90 Bypass
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 335-2898
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
San Simon Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 87
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
P.o. Box 38
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
San Simon, AZ 85632
(520) 845-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Sierra Summit Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
4200 East Ramsey Rd
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0508
Grades: 8-12
| 36 students
Visions Unlimited Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1275 East Barney Lane
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 586-8691
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cochise County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Cochise County, AZ include General Myer Elementary School, St. David High School and Ctd - Benson High School.
How many public schools are located in Cochise County?
79 public schools are located in Cochise County.
What percentage of students in Cochise County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Cochise County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cochise County?
Cochise County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cochise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cochise County include: Tombstone High School vs. Buena High School, Ctd - Tombstone High School vs. Buena High School, Town & Country Elementary School vs. Huachuca Mountain Elementary School
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