For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in Mayer, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Mayer, AZ are Mayer Elementary School and Mayer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayer, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mayer have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Schools in Mayer, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12568 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1101
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1101
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Mayer High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17300 E Mule Deer Dr
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Mayer, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12606 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1000
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
13190 Central Ave
Mayer, AZ 86333
(480) 461-3200
Mayer, AZ 86333
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
17300 Mule Deer Dr
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1201
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mayer, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Mayer, AZ include Mayer Elementary School and Mayer High School.
How many public schools are located in Mayer?
2 public schools are located in Mayer.
What is the racial composition of students in Mayer?
Mayer 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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