Top 5 Best Pima Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,297 students in Pima, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Pima, AZ are Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Gila Valley Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pima have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pima, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Plus Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Dan Hinton Accommodation School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Gila Valley Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Pima High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Pima Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Pima Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Grades: 7-8
| 194 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pima, Arizona

Pima, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Brighter Day Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pima, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Pima, AZ include Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Gila Valley Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Pima?
6 public schools are located in Pima.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima?
Pima public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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