For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 701 students in 85543, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85543, AZ are Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Pima Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85543 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85543, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85543, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Plus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2498
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Dan Hinton Accommodation School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Pima Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 S. Main Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 387-8051
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
85543, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brighter Day Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85543, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85543, AZ include Discovery Plus Academy, Dan Hinton Accommodation School and Pima Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85543?
3 public elementary schools are located in 85543.
What is the racial composition of students in 85543?
85543 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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