For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 58 students in 85605, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 85605, AZ are Bowie High School and Bowie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85605 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85605, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85605, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowie High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315w. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 W. 5th Street
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Bowie, AZ 85605
(520) 847-2545
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85605, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85605, AZ include Bowie High School and Bowie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 85605?
2 public schools are located in 85605.
What is the racial composition of students in 85605?
85605 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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