For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,666 students in Chino Valley, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chino Valley, AZ are Del Rio Elementary School, Heritage Middle School and Mingus Springs Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chino Valley, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chino Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 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.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Chino Valley, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chino Valley, AZ include Del Rio Elementary School, Heritage Middle School and Mingus Springs Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chino Valley?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chino Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Chino Valley?
Chino Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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