For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 876 students in Tombstone, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Tombstone, AZ are Walter J Meyer School, Tombstone High School and Huachuca City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tombstone, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Tombstone have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tombstone, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter J Meyer School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N. 9th St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3371
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Tombstone High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 N. Yellowjacket Way
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Huachuca City School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 School Dr
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 456-9842
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tombstone, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Tombstone, AZ include Walter J Meyer School, Tombstone High School and Huachuca City School.
How many public schools are located in Tombstone?
3 public schools are located in Tombstone.
What is the racial composition of students in Tombstone?
Tombstone public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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