For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 288 students in Gold Canyon, AZ.
The top-ranked public school in Gold Canyon, AZ is Peralta Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gold Canyon, AZ public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Gold Canyon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Gold Canyon, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10965 E Peralta Rd
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
(480) 677-7540
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gold Canyon, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Gold Canyon, AZ include Peralta Trail Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gold Canyon?
1 public schools are located in Gold Canyon.
What is the racial composition of students in Gold Canyon?
Gold Canyon public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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