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Best Douglas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,450 students in Douglas, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 248 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Douglas, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas, AZ are Apache Elementary School, Center For Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4 and Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Douglas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Douglas, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Gr: K-8 | 6 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
919 E 3rd St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-6000
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Center For Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1415 F Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1558
Gr: 5-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #44.
Clawson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1235 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-8466
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 E 11th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Faras Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 W. Fir Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 364-8461
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Joe Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N Louis Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Center For Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N G Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2616
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #99.
Douglas High School
Alternative School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3462
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Paul H Huber Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 N Washington Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Sarah Marley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
735 E 7th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-3408
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Ray Borane Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 E 12th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2461
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Omega Alpha Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 N San Antonio Ave
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 805-1261
Gr: K-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1100 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
(520) 364-2447
Gr: PK | 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Douglas, AZ?
How many public schools are located in Douglas?
14 public schools are located in Douglas.
What percentage of students in Douglas go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Douglas are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas?
Douglas public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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