For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,534 students in Globe, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Globe, AZ are Destiny School, Biyaagozhoo Center and Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Globe, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Globe have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Globe, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Destiny School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
798 E Prickly Pear Dr
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-0925
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Biyaagozhoo Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Indian Rte. 6 Mp 10.5
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Grades: 3-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Globe, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc_gila County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1425 E South St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8784
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
455 Willow
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8915
Grades: 5-6
| 314 students
439 South Fourth Street, Unit
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-7800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
455 N. Willow St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-8926
Grades: 7-8
| 385 students
Jail-gila County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 E South St
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 425-3231
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Globe, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Globe, AZ include Destiny School, Biyaagozhoo Center and Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko).
How many public elementary schools are located in Globe?
5 public elementary schools are located in Globe.
What is the racial composition of students in Globe?
Globe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Globe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Globe include: Copper Rim Elementary School vs. Destiny School, Destiny School vs. Copper Rim Elementary School
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