Zip code 85625 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–8 Elementary | Ash Creek Elementary District 31 students · 1 school | 3/10 |
| 9–12 Secondary | Valley Union High School District 106 students · 1 school | 1/10 |
| Metric | Valley Union High School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 106 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $26,529/yr | $17,619/yr | Small district — per-pupil varies |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Union High School District (this district) | Not rated | — | 106 |
| Bisbee Unified District | 4/10 | 30th | — |
| Tombstone Unified District | 5/10 | 43rd | 872 |
| Benson Unified School District | 7/10 | 60th | 1,376 |
- Valley Union High School — 13.2 mi · Grades 9–12 · 71 students
About Valley Union High School District
Zip code 85625 in Valley Union, Arizona is served by Valley Union High School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades 9th – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Valley Union High School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Valley Union High School District does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology. With 106 students enrolled, results at this size are routinely withheld to protect student privacy.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Valley Union High School District. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 85625
Children in zip code 85625 are assigned to Valley Union High School District for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 85625, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Valley Union High School District at (520)642-3492 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Arizona districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Pearce
For families considering a purchase in the Pearce area, district assignment matters financially. Because Valley Union High School District serves zip code 85625, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 85625. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Arizona, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Valley Union High School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 85625.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Valley Union High School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 85625 data.