The average student-teacher ratio in Arizona public schools is approximately 18:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
5:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arizona (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Northwest Campus
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 10-12
13201 W Grand Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Pima County Jted - Flowing Wells
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
3725 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Southwest Campus
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
500 N Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 872-6260
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 872-6260
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Stedy- Central Campus
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 10-12
899 E Plaza Cir Ste 1
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-8
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
Wave-central Campus
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 10-12
1540 Palo Verde Blvd S
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 753-0747
Kingman, AZ 86402
(928) 753-0747
Rank: #1 - 71. - 7.
West-mec - Central Campus
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
6997 N Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 209-8070
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 209-8070
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Ash Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
6460 E Highway 181
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Pearce, AZ 85625
(520) 824-3340
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Evit - East Valley Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
1601 W Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Northeast Campus
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 10-12
1617 W Williams Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 435-4920
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 435-4920
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1051
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1051
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Pima County Jted - Master Pieces
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
2855 W Master Pieces Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(602) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(602) 352-5833
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Pima County Jted - Mountain View
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 206-2200
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 206-2200
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Rank: #8 - 168. - 16.
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
1789 W Coolidge Ave
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Evit - East Campus
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 10-12
6625 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 461-4000
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Micted - Medical
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
3800 N Glassford Hill Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Project More High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
440 S. Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2600
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-2600
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Kirkland Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
14200 W. Kirkland/hillside Rd.
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Mcneal Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
3979 Mcneal Street
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Mc Neal, AZ 85617
(520) 642-3356
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Peoria Flex Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 8-12
7565 W Peoria Ave Ste A
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Pima County Jted - Amphi Land Lab
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
450 E Wetmore Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Pima County Jted - Camino Seco
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
8727 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 352-5833
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Yarnell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-8
18912 W Hays Ranch Rd
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Gift - Gila Institute For Technology
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
615 N Stadium Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-2950
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 428-2950
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Navajo Mountain High School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 9-12
79 Navajo Mtn High School Rd
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(435) 678-1287
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(435) 678-1287
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-6
Hc 58 Box 35
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Arizona average public schools student-teacher ratio is 18:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arizona?
The best top ranked public schools in Arizona include Northwest Campus, Pima County Jted - Flowing Wells and Southwest Campus.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arizona?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arizona is Northwest Campus, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Tempe Elementary Online Community, with a value of 1:1.
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