For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 848 students in Benson, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ are Benson Middle School, Benson Primary School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Benson, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Benson, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ include Benson Middle School, Benson Primary School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benson?
3 public elementary schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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