For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 848 students in Benson, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ are Benson Middle School, Benson Primary School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Benson, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6801
Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Benson Primary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6708
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Benson, Arizona 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
98 N. Oak Dr.
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 574-3033
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, AZ include Benson Middle School, Benson Primary School and Benson Digital Learning Center Online.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benson?
3 public elementary schools are located in Benson.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson?
Benson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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