For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,630 students in Sells, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sells, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Sells, AZ are Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School), Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) and Baboquivari High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sells, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sells 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 Sells, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Baboquivari High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19, Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Baboquivari Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Grades: 7-8
| 140 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W. Main
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Grades: PK-3
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 86 Mile Post 115.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Simon School
Magnet School
Arizona State Highway 86 Mile
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2231
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2231
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Rosa Day School
Magnet School
Indian Hwy 15 Mile Marker 14
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Rosa Ranch School
Magnet School
Hc O2 Box 7570
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tohono O'odham High School
Magnet School
Hwy 86 Mile Marker 745
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2400
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Sells, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
State Route 86
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-6746
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-6746
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hc 01, Box 8400
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sells, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Sells, AZ include Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School), Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) and Baboquivari High School.
How many public schools are located in Sells?
10 public schools are located in Sells.
What percentage of students in Sells go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sells are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sells?
Sells 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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