For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,552 students in Morenci, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Morenci, AZ are Metcalf Elementary School, Fairbanks Middle School and Morenci High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morenci, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Morenci have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Morenci, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Gr: PK-4 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Fairbanks Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Gr: 5-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Morenci High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Stadium Dr
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3631
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3631
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morenci, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Morenci, AZ include Metcalf Elementary School, Fairbanks Middle School and Morenci High School.
How many public schools are located in Morenci?
3 public schools are located in Morenci.
What is the racial composition of students in Morenci?
Morenci public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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