📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
9 Rated Districts in the Yuma, AZ Metro Area
AASA 2025 · percentile among Arizona districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hyder Elementary District | Dateland | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #2 | Mohawk Valley Elementary District | Roll | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #3 | Crane Elementary District | Yuma | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #4 | Gadsden Elementary District | San Luis | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #5 | Wellton Elementary District | Wellton | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #6 | Somerton Elementary District | Somerton | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #7 | Yuma Elementary District | Yuma | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #8 | Yuma Union High School District | Yuma | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #9 | Antelope Union High School District | Wellton | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in the Yuma, AZ Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from AASA 2025 (Arizona) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Yuma, AZ metro area? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in the Yuma, AZ metro area, the highest-rated is Hyder Elementary District (Dateland), rated 7/10 (Good) and in the 64th percentile of Arizona districts on AASA 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.