Best Schools in Nelson, AZ
Nelson, AZ has 8 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,158 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Nelson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nelson, AZ
The top high schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williams Unified District (4193) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
2. Music Mountain Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peach Springs Unified District (4369) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 33 Students
3. Seligman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seligman Unified District (4472) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
4. Grand Canyon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, AZ
The top elementary schools in Nelson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williams Elementary/middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williams Unified District (4193) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students
2. Seligman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seligman Unified District (4472) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 139 Students
3. Peach Springs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peach Springs Unified District (4369) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 102 Students
4. Havasupai Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havasupai Elementary School • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 72 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson, AZ has a total population of 217 with 7% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Nelson, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nelson, AZ
How many schools are in Nelson, AZ?
Nelson, AZ has 8 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,158 students in total.
How do schools in Nelson perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Nelson score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Nelson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nelson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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