For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,732 students in 85365, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85365, AZ are James D Price School, Desert Mesa Elementary School and James B Rolle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 85365 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85365, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85365, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
James B Rolle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2711 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Mary A Otondo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Ron Watson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9851 E 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Castle Dome Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2353 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
85365, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Gr: K-8 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 57%
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 85365, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 85365, AZ include James D Price School, Desert Mesa Elementary School and James B Rolle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85365?
6 public elementary schools are located in 85365.
What is the racial composition of students in 85365?
85365 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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