Schools · Arizona
Best School Counties in Arizona 2026
Ranked by graduation rates, per-pupil spending, and educational attainment.
Top 10 — Schools in Arizona
Score reflects schools only — not overall county quality.
All Arizona Counties — Schools Rankings
15 counties ranked by schools score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Schools Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz County, AZ | 27.5 | 39.9 |
| 2 | Apache County, AZ | 27.2 | 51.8 |
| 3 | Yuma County, AZ | 21.6 | 34.7 |
| 4 | La Paz County, AZ | 20.1 | 37.2 |
| 5 | Graham County, AZ | 19.9 | 47.6 |
| 6 | Coconino County, AZ | 16.6 | 35.1 |
| 7 | Cochise County, AZ | 15.4 | 39.9 |
| 8 | Greenlee County, AZ | 14.8 | 70.1 |
| 9 | Gila County, AZ | 14.6 | 34.3 |
| 10 | Navajo County, AZ | 7.5 | 39.9 |
| 11 | Yavapai County, AZ | 7.3 | 40.7 |
| 12 | Mohave County, AZ | 7.1 | 32.8 |
| 13 | Maricopa County, AZ | 4.9 | 32.6 |
| 14 | Pinal County, AZ | 4.3 | 37.5 |
| 15 | Pima County, AZ | 1.7 | 26.9 |