For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,263 students in Pima, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Pima, AZ are Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Gila Valley Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pima, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pima have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pima, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Plus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Dan Hinton Accommodation School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Gila Valley Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8015
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Pima High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 S. Main
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8151
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Pima Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
192 E. 200 S.
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8101
Grades: 7-8
| 192 students
Pima, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brighter Day Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pima, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Pima, AZ include Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Gila Valley Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Pima?
6 public schools are located in Pima.
What is the racial composition of students in Pima?
Pima public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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