For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,561 students in La Paz County, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Paz County, AZ are Quartzsite Elementary School, Blake Primary School and Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Paz County, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Paz County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Paz County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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 elementary schools in La Paz County, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Paz County, AZ include Quartzsite Elementary School, Blake Primary School and Wallace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Paz County?
9 public elementary schools are located in La Paz County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Paz County?
La Paz County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Paz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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