For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 545 students in Mayer, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 180 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Mayer, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mayer, AZ are Mayer Elementary School and Mayer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayer, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mayer have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mayer, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12568 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1100
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Mayer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17300 E Mule Deer Dr
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mayer, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Mayer, AZ include Mayer Elementary School and Mayer High School.
How many public schools are located in Mayer?
2 public schools are located in Mayer.
What percentage of students in Mayer go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Mayer are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mayer?
Mayer public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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