For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,410 students in San Carlos, AZ (there are , serving 132 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in San Carlos, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Carlos, 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.
San Carlos, AZ public schools 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 San Carlos 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 Public Schools in San Carlos, AZ (2026)
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
San Carlos, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in San Carlos, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in San Carlos, AZ include San Carlos Alternative High School, Cvit - San Carlos High School and San Carlos High School.
How many public schools are located in San Carlos?
6 public schools are located in San Carlos.
What percentage of students in San Carlos go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in San Carlos are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Carlos?
San Carlos 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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