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Best La Paz County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 894 students in La Paz County, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Paz County, AZ are Quartzsite Elementary School, Wallace Jr High School and Ehrenberg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Paz County, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in La Paz County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in La Paz County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quartzsite Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
930 Quail Trail
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Gr: K-8
Rank: #22.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Ehrenberg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
49241 Parker/ehrenberg Hwy.
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Wenden Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
71001 Santa Fe Ave
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Salome Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
38128 Saguaro & Main
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Bouse Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44936 Joshua Drive
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Paz County, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Paz County, AZ include Quartzsite Elementary School, Wallace Jr High School and Ehrenberg Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Paz County?
7 public middle schools are located in La Paz County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Paz County?
La Paz County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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