Top 5 Best Somerton Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,877 students in Somerton, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Somerton, AZ are Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerton, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Somerton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Encanto Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
Somerton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 625 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bravie T. Soto Elementary School
Magnet School
1201 Main Street
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerton High School
1093 W Jefferson St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 502-4611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Somerton Virtual Learning Institute
Magnet School
343 N Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
3667 E. San Luis Ln.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| 94 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Somerton, Arizona

Somerton, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 N. Bingham Ave. Ste. 6
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Somerton, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Somerton, AZ include Desert Sonora Elementary School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Tierra Del Sol Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Somerton?
9 public schools are located in Somerton.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerton?
Somerton public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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