For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 523 students in Bagdad, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Bagdad, AZ are Sultan Virtual Academy, Bagdad Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bagdad, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Bagdad have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bagdad, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sultan Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bagdad, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Bagdad, AZ include Sultan Virtual Academy, Bagdad Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bagdad?
4 public schools are located in Bagdad.
What is the racial composition of students in Bagdad?
Bagdad public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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