For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 473 students in San Manuel, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in San Manuel, AZ are First Avenue Elementary School, San Manuel High School and San Manuel Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Manuel, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in San Manuel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Manuel, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
914 W 1st Ave
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
San Manuel High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 S Mcnab Pkwy
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
San Manuel Jr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 S Mcnab Pkwy
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in San Manuel, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in San Manuel, AZ include First Avenue Elementary School, San Manuel High School and San Manuel Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in San Manuel?
3 public schools are located in San Manuel.
What is the racial composition of students in San Manuel?
San Manuel public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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