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Best 85621 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,047 students in 85621, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 622 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 85621, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85621, AZ are Mexicayotl Charter School, Little Red Schoolhouse and Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85621 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85621, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85621, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Little Red Schoolhouse
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 Duquesne Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8 N Morley Avenue
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
Rank: #44.
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2301 N Al Harrison Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2885
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Robert Bracker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 Camino Diez Mandamientos
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 397-7213
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Desert Shadows Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Blvd. Del Rey David
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #77.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 E Calle Mayer
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-0544
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Nogales High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 N Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #99.
Mary L Welty Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 W Cimarron St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0880
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1010.
Pierson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1212.
Wade Carpenter Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
595 W Kino St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0820
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1313.
Nusd Online
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Gr: K-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
A J Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
855 N Bautista St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85621, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85621, AZ include Mexicayotl Charter School, Little Red Schoolhouse and Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus.
How many public schools are located in 85621?
14 public schools are located in 85621.
What percentage of students in 85621 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 85621 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85621?
85621 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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