For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,452 students in Greenlee County, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Greenlee County, AZ are Metcalf Elementary School, Blue Elementary School and Fairbanks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenlee County, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greenlee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Greenlee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Blue Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Turkey Creek Rd
Blue, AZ 85922
(928) 339-4346
Blue, AZ 85922
(928) 339-4346
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Rank: #33.
Fairbanks Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Duncan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Mc Grath Ave.
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Duncan, AZ 85534
(928) 359-2054
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Greenlee County, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Greenlee County, AZ include Metcalf Elementary School, Blue Elementary School and Fairbanks Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greenlee County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Greenlee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenlee County?
Greenlee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Greenlee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Greenlee County include: Duncan Elementary School vs. Fairbanks Middle School, Duncan Elementary School vs. Metcalf Elementary School
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