Public schools in Benson, AZ
6 open public schools with an address in Benson, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,287
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Benson public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Benson, AZ: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,287 students, an average of 215 per school. The largest campus is Benson Primary School (507 students).
Benson Unified School District (79226) operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 22:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Benson
Elementary schools in Benson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Primary School Benson Unified School District (79226) | PK–05 | 507 | 18.8:1 |
Middle schools in Benson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Middle School Benson Unified School District (79226) | 05–08 | 286 | 22:1 |
High schools in Benson
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Digital Learning Center Benson Unified School District (79226) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 41 | 68.3:1 | |
| Benson High School Benson Unified School District (79226) | 09–12 | 402 | 13.7:1 | |
| CTD - Benson High School Cochise Technology District (79403) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Benson
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Digital Learning Center Online Benson Unified School District (79226) · Virtual | KG–12 | 51 | 85:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.4%
- Hispanic30.7%
- Black1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial4.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Benson schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,287 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Benson
How many public schools are in Benson, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Benson: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,287 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Benson?
Schools with an address in Benson belong to 2 education agencies, led by Benson Unified School District (79226) (5 schools), Cochise Technology District (79403) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Benson?
Benson High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Benson, with 402 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Benson?
No school with an address in Benson is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arizona.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Benson schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Benson public schools is 22:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Benson guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities