For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,528 students in 85501, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85501, AZ are Destiny School, Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) and Copper Rim Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85501 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85501, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85501, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Destiny School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
798 E Prickly Pear Dr
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
85501, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc_gila County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Grades: 5-6
| 314 students
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Grades: 7-8
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85501, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85501, AZ include Destiny School, Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) and Copper Rim Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85501?
4 public elementary schools are located in 85501.
What is the racial composition of students in 85501?
85501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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