For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 311 students in San Manuel, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Manuel, AZ are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Manuel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Manuel, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Manuel, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Manuel, AZ include First Avenue Elementary School and San Manuel Jr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Manuel?
2 public elementary schools are located in San Manuel.
What is the racial composition of students in San Manuel?
San Manuel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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