For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,488 students in 85501, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85501, AZ are Destiny School, Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) and Copper Rim Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85501 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85501, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85501, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Destiny School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
798 E Prickly Pear Dr
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85501, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85501, AZ include Destiny School, Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) and Copper Rim Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85501?
4 public elementary schools are located in 85501.
What is the racial composition of students in 85501?
85501 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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