For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,138 students in El Mirage, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 21 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in El Mirage, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in El Mirage, AZ are West-mec - Dysart High School, El Mirage Elementary School and Surprise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Mirage, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in El Mirage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in El Mirage, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Dysart High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #22.
El Mirage Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13500 N El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Surprise Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12907 W Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Dysart High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11425 N Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Thompson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11800 W Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Riverview School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12701 N Main St
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 523-8950
Gr: PK-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Dysart Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12950 W Varney Rd
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 876-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in El Mirage, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in El Mirage, AZ include West-mec - Dysart High School, El Mirage Elementary School and Surprise Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in El Mirage?
7 public schools are located in El Mirage.
What percentage of students in El Mirage go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in El Mirage are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Mirage?
El Mirage public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in El Mirage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in El Mirage include: El Mirage Elementary School vs. Dysart Middle School, Dysart Middle School vs. El Mirage Elementary School, Surprise Elementary School vs. Thompson Ranch Elementary School
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