For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,233 students in La Paz County, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in La Paz County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in La Paz County, AZ are Parker Alternative School, Quartzsite Elementary School and Blake Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Paz County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in La Paz County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Paz County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Quartzsite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Quail Trail
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Blake Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Grades: PK-2
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 3-5
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Wenden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71001 Santa Fe Ave
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Rank: #66.
Parker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Wallace Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Le Pera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bouse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44936 Joshua Drive
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Salome High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67488 E Salome Rd
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3453
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3453
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #1111.
Salome Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38128 Saguaro & Main
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #1212.
Ehrenberg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
49241 Parker/ehrenberg Hwy.
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
La Paz County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Scholars Academy The (Closed 2013)
Charter School
560 East Coyote
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Paz County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in La Paz County, AZ include Parker Alternative School, Quartzsite Elementary School and Blake Primary School.
How many public schools are located in La Paz County?
12 public schools are located in La Paz County.
What percentage of students in La Paz County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in La Paz County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Paz County?
La Paz County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Paz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Paz County include: Le Pera Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School, Wallace Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School, Ehrenberg Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School
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