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Best 85364 Arizona Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 10,965 students in 85364, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85364, AZ are Gowan Science Academy, Dorothy Hall Elementary School and Amerischools Academy - Yuma. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85364 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85364, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85364, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Dorothy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5777 E 45th Place
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Amerischools Academy - Yuma
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2098 S 3rd Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-1100
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Alice Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Palmcroft Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 W Palmcroft Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #1111.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
O C Johnson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2926 S 21st Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Crane Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4450 W 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 W 6th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
Salida Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
910 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis Az
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1044 N. 10th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Gila Vista Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Pecan Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S 21st Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8051
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Valley Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Fourth Avenue Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S 4th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85364, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85364, AZ include Gowan Science Academy, Dorothy Hall Elementary School and Amerischools Academy - Yuma.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85364?
25 public elementary schools are located in 85364.
What is the racial composition of students in 85364?
85364 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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