For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,721 students in Parker, AZ (there are , serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Parker, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Parker, AZ are Parker Alternative School, Wallace Elementary School and Wallace Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Parker have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parker, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 3-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Parker High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parker, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Parker, AZ include Parker Alternative School, Wallace Elementary School and Wallace Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Parker?
6 public schools are located in Parker.
What percentage of students in Parker go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Parker are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Parker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Parker include: Le Pera Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School, Wallace Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School, Blake Primary School vs. Wallace Elementary School
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