For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 1,195 students in Willcox, AZ (there are , serving 38 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Willcox, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Willcox, AZ are Ctd - Benson High School, Ctd - Cochise College and Ctd - Cochise Technology School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willcox, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Willcox have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willcox, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ctd - Benson High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 S Patagonia St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-6873
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-6873
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Ctd - Cochise College
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Colombo Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(800) 966-7943
Willcox, AZ 85643
(800) 966-7943
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Ctd - Cochise Technology School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6506 E Mills Maerker Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 766-1999
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 766-1999
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Ctd - Willcox High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 N Bisbee Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8601
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #55.
Ctd - St. David High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 E Patton St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-4781
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 720-4781
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Ctd - San Simon High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2226 W. Business I-10
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 845-2275
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 845-2275
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Willcox Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 W Delos St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8603
Gr: PK-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Bonita Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18008 S Fort Grant Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Willcox, AZ 85643
(928) 828-3363
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Ctd - Valley Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4088 W Jefferson Rd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 642-3492
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 642-3492
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1010.
Ctd - Tombstone High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 N Yellow Jacket Way
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 457-2215
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 457-2215
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1111.
Ctd - Buena High School
Vocational School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 515-2800
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 515-2800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
Willcox High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 N Bisbee Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8601
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8601
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Ctd - Douglas High School
Vocational School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 364-3462
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 364-3462
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
Rank: #1414.
Ctd - Bisbee High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
325 School Terrace Road
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 432-5714
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 432-5714
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Willcox Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 N Bisbee Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8613
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 384-8613
Gr: 4-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Ctd - Bowie High School
Vocational School
315 W. 5th Street
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 847-2545
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 847-2545
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ctd - Patagonia High School
Vocational School
200 Naugle Ave
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 394-3000
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 394-3000
Gr: 9-12
Willcox, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
158 West Maley
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Willcox, AZ 85643
(520) 294-6997
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Willcox, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Willcox, AZ include Ctd - Benson High School, Ctd - Cochise College and Ctd - Cochise Technology School.
How many public schools are located in Willcox?
17 public schools are located in Willcox.
What percentage of students in Willcox go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Willcox are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willcox?
Willcox public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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