For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,378 students in Chino Valley, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Chino Valley, AZ are Del Rio Elementary School, Chino Valley High School and Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chino Valley, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Chino Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chino Valley, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1036 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Gr: 3-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Chino Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 E Center St
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4464
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4464
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Mingus Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1088 Mahan Ln
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Gr: PK-2 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chino Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Chino Valley, AZ include Del Rio Elementary School, Chino Valley High School and Heritage Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chino Valley?
5 public schools are located in Chino Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Chino Valley?
Chino Valley public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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