For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,186 students in Morenci, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morenci, AZ are Metcalf Elementary School and Fairbanks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morenci, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morenci have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Morenci, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Gr: PK-4 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Fairbanks Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Gr: 5-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Morenci, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Morenci, AZ include Metcalf Elementary School and Fairbanks Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morenci?
2 public elementary schools are located in Morenci.
What is the racial composition of students in Morenci?
Morenci public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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