For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,216 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pima, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: K-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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