For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 740 students in Pima, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pima, AZ are Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Pima Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pima have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pima, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Plus Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Dan Hinton Accommodation School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
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
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pima, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pima, AZ include Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Pima Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pima?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pima.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima?
Pima public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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