For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,488 students in 86323, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in 86323, AZ are Territorial Early Childhood Center, Del Rio Elementary School and Chino Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86323 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86323, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86323, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Territorial Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Mahan Ln
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Grades: PK-2
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1036 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Grades: 3-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Chino Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 E Center St
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1076 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4464
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4464
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Mingus Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
86323, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 East Center Street
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1985 North Rd 1 West
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 86323, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 86323, AZ include Territorial Early Childhood Center, Del Rio Elementary School and Chino Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 86323?
5 public schools are located in 86323.
What is the racial composition of students in 86323?
86323 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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