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Best Graham County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,854 students in Graham County, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Graham County, AZ are Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Mt. Turnbull Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham County, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Graham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Graham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Plus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
852 W 250 N
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Turnbull Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
297 E Us Highway 70
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 475-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Rank: #44.
Thatcher Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7250
Gr: 3-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Dorothy Stinson School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2013 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Lafe Nelson School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
Gr: K-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Solomon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2250 South Stevens Ave.
Solomon, AZ 85551
(928) 428-0477
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Gr: K-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Triumphant Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Main St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8422
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Fort Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
(928) 485-2433
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Education Lane
Bylas, AZ 85530
(928) 475-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Jack Daley Primary School
3615 Second St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7240
Gr: PK-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Graham County, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Graham County, AZ include Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Mt. Turnbull Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Graham County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Graham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County?
Graham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Graham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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