For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 631 students in Gila Bend, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gila Bend, AZ are Kiser Elementary School, Gila Bend High School and Gila Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila Bend, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gila Bend have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Gila Bend, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Gila Bend High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Gila Bend Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gila Bend, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gila Bend, AZ include Kiser Elementary School, Gila Bend High School and Gila Bend Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gila Bend?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gila Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila Bend?
Gila Bend public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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