For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,096 students in 85501, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 85501, AZ are Destiny School, Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) and Globe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85501 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85501, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85501, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Destiny School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
798 E Prickly Pear Dr
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Globe High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
437 S High Street
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E Cedar St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Cvit - Globe High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
437 S High St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 85501, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 85501, AZ include Destiny School, Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) and Globe High School.
How many public schools are located in 85501?
7 public schools are located in 85501.
What is the racial composition of students in 85501?
85501 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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