For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 519 students in San Manuel, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in San Manuel, AZ are San Manuel High School, First Avenue Elementary School and San Manuel Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Manuel, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in San Manuel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Manuel, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Manuel High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 S Mcnab Pkwy
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
First Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
914 W 1st Ave
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
San Manuel Jr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 S Mcnab Pkwy
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
San Manuel, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Avenue B
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
111 West Dungan Drive
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Manuel, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in San Manuel, AZ include San Manuel High School, First Avenue Elementary School and San Manuel Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in San Manuel?
3 public schools are located in San Manuel.
What is the racial composition of students in San Manuel?
San Manuel public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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