For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,404 students in San Carlos, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in San Carlos, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in San Carlos, AZ are San Carlos Alternative High School, Cvit - San Carlos High School and San Carlos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Carlos, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in San Carlos have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Carlos, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Alternative High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Cvit - San Carlos High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
San Carlos High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
San Carlos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Rice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shil Gozhoo Academy
Magnet School
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
San Carlos, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Carlos, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in San Carlos, AZ include San Carlos Alternative High School, Cvit - San Carlos High School and San Carlos High School.
How many public schools are located in San Carlos?
6 public schools are located in San Carlos.
What percentage of students in San Carlos go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in San Carlos are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Carlos?
San Carlos public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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