The average student-teacher ratio in Arizona public elementary schools is approximately 17:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arizona (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Akimel O'otham Pee Posh (3-5)
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 3-5
3652 E Blackwater School Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Self Development Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-8
1709 N Greenfield Rd
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 641-2640
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
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: #4 - 84. - 8.
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: #4 - 84. - 8.
Yarnell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
18912 W Hays Ranch Rd
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Akimel O'otham Pee Posh (K-2)
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-2
3652 E Blackwater School Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 215-5859
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Dzil Libei Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
67 E Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Candeo North Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 923-9963
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 923-9963
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
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: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-6
Hc 58 Box 35
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
S H A R P
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
7302 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8970
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8970
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-12
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Desert Sky Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-5
1350 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 745-3888
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Eduprize Online Instruction
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-12
4567 W Roberts Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 813-9537
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Pine Strawberry Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
3868 N Pine Creek Dr
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Pine, AZ 85544
(928) 476-3283
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
145 Leupp Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Primary
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-4
40 East Hildago Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 492-1722
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 492-1722
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Future Investment Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
1854 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 790-8400
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Vista Grove Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
2929 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Mesa, AZ 85213
(480) 924-1500
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Mountain Oak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
1455 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Pvonline
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
15002 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2450
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Sweetwater Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
4215 E Andora Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2300
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Vail Academy & High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Vail Innovation Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-12
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1300
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
Virtual Preparation Academy Of Arizona
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-10
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Rank: #24 - 3424. - 34.
White Tanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Rank: #35 - 5035. - 50.
Amerischools Academy - Yuma
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
2098 S 3rd Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-1100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-1100
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The Arizona average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 17:1 for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arizona?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Arizona include Akimel O'otham Pee Posh (3-5), Roadrunner School and Self Development Online Academy.
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