For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,598 students in Florence, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Florence, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Florence, AZ are Florence High School, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy and Poston Butte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Florence 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Grades: 7-12
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Grades: K-8
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
Poston Butte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #44.
Anthem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Grades: PK-9
| 743 students
Rank: #55.
Florence K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Grades: PK-8
| 771 students
Rank: #66.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1084 San Tan Hills Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #77.
Cavit - Florence Unified
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S. Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(928) 645-2737
Florence, AZ 85132
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Walker Butte K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #99.
Magma Ranch K8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 573 students
Rank: #1010.
Copper Basin
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 640 students
Rank: #1111.
Florence Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #1212.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Grades: PK-K
| 160 students
Florence, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-pinal County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
450 W Adamsville Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Aspc-eyman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 22 students
Aspc-florence Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 7 students
P O Box 2850
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 South Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Florence, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Florence, AZ include Florence High School, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy and Poston Butte High School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
13 public schools are located in Florence.
What percentage of students in Florence go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Florence are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Florence include: Copper Basin vs. Walker Butte K-8, Walker Butte K-8 vs. Copper Basin, Magma Ranch K8 School vs. Florence K-8
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