For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 481 students in Palo Verde, AZ.
The top ranked public school in Palo Verde, AZ is Palo Verde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Verde, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Palo Verde have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palo Verde, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10700 S. Palo Verde Road
Palo Verde, AZ 85343
(623) 327-3680
Palo Verde, AZ 85343
(623) 327-3680
Grades: PK-8
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palo Verde, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Palo Verde, AZ include Palo Verde Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palo Verde?
1 public schools are located in Palo Verde.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Verde?
Palo Verde public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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