For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 561 students in Bagdad, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bagdad, AZ are Sultan Virtual Academy, Bagdad Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bagdad, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bagdad have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bagdad, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sultan Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bagdad, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bagdad, AZ include Sultan Virtual Academy, Bagdad Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bagdad?
4 public elementary schools are located in Bagdad.
What is the racial composition of students in Bagdad?
Bagdad public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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