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Best Florence Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,009 students in Florence, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, AZ are Anthem Elementary School, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy and Skyline Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Florence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Florence, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anthem Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Gr: PK-9 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35900 N Charbray Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-7600
Gr: K-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1084 San Tan Hills Dr
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7520
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Florence K-8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
460 S. Park Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-3540
Gr: PK-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Walker Butte K-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
29697 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5360
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Magma Ranch K8 School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10980 E. Desert Mountain Boule
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 868-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Copper Basin
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
28682 N Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 888-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Florence Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Florence, Arizona

Florence, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc-pinal County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
450 W Adamsville Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Gr: Inquire with school
Aspc-eyman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Gr: 12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Aspc-florence Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Gr: 12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Florence Middle School (Closed 2005)
P O Box 2850
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Summit School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
225 South Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6170
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Florence, AZ include Anthem Elementary School, Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy and Skyline Ranch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Florence?
9 public elementary schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Florence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Florence include: Copper Basin vs. Walker Butte K-8, Walker Butte K-8 vs. Copper Basin, Magma Ranch K8 School vs. Florence K-8

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