For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,098 students in Nogales, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nogales, AZ are Mexicayotl Charter School, Little Red Schoolhouse and Robert Bracker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nogales, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nogales have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nogales, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mexicayotl Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2059 N Grand Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 624-4018
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Little Red Schoolhouse
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Duquesne Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0737
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Bracker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 Camino Diez Mandamientos
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2886
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2886
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2301 N Al Harrison Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2885
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2885
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Shadows Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Blvd. Del Rey David
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2646
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #66.
Challenger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Calle Mayer
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-0544
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-0544
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #77.
Mary L Welty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 W Cimarron St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0880
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0880
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
652 N Tyler Ave
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0870
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #99.
Nusd Online
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: K-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1010.
Wade Carpenter Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
595 W Kino St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0820
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0820
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1111.
A J Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
855 N Bautista St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Nogales, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1260 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nogales Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 W Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 58 students
3241 N. Grand Ave. 1
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nogales, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nogales, AZ include Mexicayotl Charter School, Little Red Schoolhouse and Robert Bracker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nogales?
11 public elementary schools are located in Nogales.
What is the racial composition of students in Nogales?
Nogales public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Nogales are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Nogales include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Mexicayotl Charter School, A J Mitchell Elementary School vs. Mexicayotl Charter School, Mexicayotl Charter School vs. A J Mitchell Elementary School
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