| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Elementary School District | Young | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 47 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pine Strawberry Elementary District | Pine | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 96 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Payson Unified District | Payson | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,318 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hayden-Winkelman Unified District | Hayden | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 314 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Globe Unified District | Globe | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1,706 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Miami Unified District | Claypool | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 933 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| San Carlos Unified District | San Carlos | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 1,404 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tonto Basin Elementary District | Tonto Basin | Not rated | 84 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
How Gila County compares
Together they enroll 6,902 students across 25 schools. The largest is Payson Unified District with 2,318 students. Districts here average 3.9/10, below the Arizona average of 4.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10. 1 of the 8 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Gila County, Arizona
Gila County has 8 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gila County is Young Elementary School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (AASA 2025), ranked against all districts in Arizona. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Gila County, AZ?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Gila County, AZ. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Gila County, AZ?
Of the districts serving Gila County, Young Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among Arizona school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arizona reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arizona and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arizona only, never across state lines.