Public schools in Parker, AZ
8 open public schools with an address in Parker, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,708
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Parker public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Parker, AZ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,708 students, an average of 214 per school. The largest campus is Parker High School (478 students), and the largest elementary school is Blake Primary School (379).
Parker Unified School District (4510) operates the most schools here (6), 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 15.9:1, similar to 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Parker
Elementary schools in Parker
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Primary School Parker Unified School District (4510) | PK–02 | 379 | 15.8:1 | |
| Le Pera Elementary School Parker Unified School District (4510) | KG–08 | 191 | 15.9:1 | |
| Wallace Elementary School Parker Unified School District (4510) | 03–05 | 323 | 17.9:1 |
Middle schools in Parker
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Jr High School Parker Unified School District (4510) | 06–08 | 299 | 15:1 |
High schools in Parker
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Alternative School Parker Unified School District (4510) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 37 | — | |
| Parker High School Parker Unified School District (4510) | 09–12 | 478 | 17.5:1 | |
| WAVE - Parker High School Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1 | — | |
| WAVE-Arizona Western College Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.4%
- Hispanic52.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native27.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Parker schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,708 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Parker
How many public schools are in Parker, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Parker: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 1,708 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Parker?
Schools with an address in Parker belong to 2 education agencies, led by Parker Unified School District (4510) (6 schools), Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Parker?
Parker High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Parker, with 478 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Parker?
No school with an address in Parker 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 Parker schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Parker public schools is 15.9:1, similar to 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 Parker 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