For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,578 students in La Paz County, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Paz County, AZ are Quartzsite Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Wallace Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Paz County, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Paz County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in La Paz County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
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 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
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 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
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 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
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 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
La Paz County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
560 East Coyote
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in La Paz County, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in La Paz County, AZ include Quartzsite Elementary School, Wallace Elementary School and Wallace Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Paz County?
9 public elementary schools are located in La Paz County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Paz County?
La Paz County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in La Paz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Paz County include: Le Pera Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School, Wallace Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School, Ehrenberg Elementary School vs. Blake Primary School
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