For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,232 students in La Paz County, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in La Paz County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in La Paz County, AZ are Parker Alternative School, Quartzsite Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Paz County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in La Paz County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in La Paz County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Quartzsite Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Quail Trail
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 460-5405
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 3-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Salome High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67488 E Salome Rd
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3453
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3453
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ehrenberg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
49241 Parker/ehrenberg Hwy.
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Ehrenberg, AZ 85334
(928) 923-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Parker High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Wenden Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
71001 Santa Fe Ave
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Wenden, AZ 85357
(928) 859-3806
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Salome Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38128 Saguaro & Main
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3339
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Bouse Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44936 Joshua Drive
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Bouse, AZ 85325
(928) 851-2213
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Gr: PK-2 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in La Paz County, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in La Paz County, AZ include Parker Alternative School, Quartzsite Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Paz County?
12 public schools are located in La Paz County.
What percentage of students in La Paz County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in La Paz County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Paz County?
La Paz County public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in La Paz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Paz County include: Wallace Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School, Le Pera Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School, Blake Primary School vs. Wallace Elementary School
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