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Best 85634 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,548 students in 85634, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 85634, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 85634, AZ are Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School), Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) and Baboquivari High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85634 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85634, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85634, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Baboquivari High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Indian Route 19, Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Baboquivari Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
111 W. Main
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 86 Mile Post 115.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Gr: 4-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
San Simon School
Arizona State Highway 86 Mile
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2231
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 113:1
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Rosa Day School
Indian Hwy 15 Mile Marker 14
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 361-2276
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Rosa Ranch School
Indian Hwy 35
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 383-2359
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 76:1
Rank: n/an/a
Tohono O'odham High School
Hwy 86 Mile Marker 74.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 362-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 85634, AZ?
How many public schools are located in 85634?
10 public schools are located in 85634.
What percentage of students in 85634 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 85634 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85634?
85634 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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