For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,410 students in 85550, AZ (there are , serving 132 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 85550, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85550, AZ are San Carlos Alternative High School, Cvit - San Carlos High School and San Carlos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 85550 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85550, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85550, AZ ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Rank: #22.
Cvit - San Carlos High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
San Carlos High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Gr: 6-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
San Carlos Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students
85550, Arizona ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85550, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85550, AZ include San Carlos Alternative High School, Cvit - San Carlos High School and San Carlos High School.
How many public schools are located in 85550?
6 public schools are located in 85550.
What percentage of students in 85550 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 85550 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85550?
85550 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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