For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 228 students in Patagonia, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Patagonia, AZ are Patagonia Montessori School, Patagonia Union High School and Patagonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patagonia, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Patagonia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Patagonia, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patagonia Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N 3rd Ave
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-9530
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Patagonia Union High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Naugle Avenue
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Patagonia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 82
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Patagonia, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Patagonia, AZ include Patagonia Montessori School, Patagonia Union High School and Patagonia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Patagonia?
3 public schools are located in Patagonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Patagonia?
Patagonia public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Patagonia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Patagonia include: Patagonia Elementary School vs. Patagonia Montessori School, Patagonia Montessori School vs. Patagonia Elementary School
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