Best Schools in Paulden, AZ
Paulden, AZ has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,630 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Paulden exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Paulden, AZ
The top high schools in Paulden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ash Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
2. Chino Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chino Valley Unified District (4474) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
3. Williams High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williams Unified District (4193) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
4. Mingus Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mingus Union High School District (4488) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1226 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paulden, AZ
The top middle schools in Paulden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ash Fork Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 74 Students
2. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chino Valley Unified District (4474) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 536 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paulden, AZ
The top elementary schools in Paulden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Abia Judd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prescott Unified District (4466) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
2. Ash Fork Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
3. Del Rio Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chino Valley Unified District (4474) • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 479 Students
4. Williams Elementary/middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williams Unified District (4193) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 426 Students
5. Cottonwood Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cottonwood-oak Creek Elementary District (4487) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 500 Students
6. Territorial Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chino Valley Unified District (4474) • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 634 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paulden, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paulden, AZ has a total population of 5,402 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paulden, 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 Paulden, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paulden, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paulden, 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 Paulden, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paulden, AZ
How many schools are in Paulden, AZ?
Paulden, AZ has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,630 students in total.
How do schools in Paulden perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Paulden score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Paulden exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Paulden?
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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