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Top Arizona Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 43% of public elementary school students in Arizona are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arizona is Aguilar School, Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, and Aguila Elementary School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Elementary Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Abraham Lincoln Traditional School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
10444 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 896-6300
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Acacia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
3021 W Evans Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 896-5000
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Academy Adventures Midtown
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
3025 N Winstel Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 777-3757
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Aguila Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
50023 N 514th Ave
Aguila, AZ 85320
(928) 685-2222
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Aguilar School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
5800 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-2544
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Akimel O'otham Pee Posh (3-5)
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
3652 E Blackwater School Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Alta E Butler School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
3348 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2300
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
8710 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2000
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Amberlea Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Amerischools Academy - Camelback
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1333 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 532-0100
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Anna Lawrence Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-8
4850 W Jeffrey Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 908-3900
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
10488 N. Skelton Canyon Rd.
Douglas, AZ 85608
(520) 558-2364
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Apollo Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
265 West Nebraska Street
Tucson, AZ 85706
(520) 545-4500
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
16454 N 28th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 878-0986
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Arroyo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
4535 W Cholla St
Glendale, AZ 85304
(602) 896-5100
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
5610 S. Central Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-4
40 East Hildago Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 492-1722
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
5385 E Littletown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Biyaagozhoo Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
Indian Rte. 6 Mp 10.5
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Booth-fickett Math/science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
450 S Montego Dr
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 731-3800
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
4308 N 51st Ave Ste 102
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1900
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Bullhead City Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
1062 Hancock Rd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
(928) 758-3921
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Burke Basic School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
131 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 964-4602
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Cactus Wren Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
9650 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 347-2100
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
330 N 16th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 257-3835
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Career Success School - Sage Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
3120 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-0355
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Carminati School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4001 S Mcallister Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Cartwright School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2825 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-4100
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Catalina Ventura School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
6331 W. 39th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Cavett Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2120 E Naco Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-1300
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Cecil Shamley School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1500 N Scovel St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Rank: #1 - 2581. - 258.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2650 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arizona average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Arizona average of public elementary schools students eligible for free lunch is 43%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Arizona?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Arizona include Abraham Lincoln Traditional School, Acacia Elementary School and Academy Adventures Midtown.

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