For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 600 students in Gila Bend, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Gila Bend, AZ are Kiser Elementary School, Gila Bend High School and Gila Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila Bend, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Gila Bend have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gila Bend, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Gila Bend High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gr: 6-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Gila Bend Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Gila Bend
Vocational School
777 N Logan Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(623) 738-0012
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(623) 738-0012
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gila Bend, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Gila Bend, AZ include Kiser Elementary School, Gila Bend High School and Gila Bend Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gila Bend?
4 public schools are located in Gila Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila Bend?
Gila Bend public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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