Public schools in San Carlos, AZ
5 open public schools with an address in San Carlos, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,015
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of San Carlos public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in San Carlos, AZ: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,015 students, an average of 203 per school. The largest campus is Rice Elementary School (673 students).
San Carlos Unified District (4210) operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one San Carlos campus. 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 14.2:1, lower 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.
School districts and agencies serving San Carlos
Elementary schools in San Carlos
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Elementary School San Carlos Unified District (4210) | PK–06 | 673 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in San Carlos
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Middle School San Carlos Unified District (4210) | 06–08 | 295 | 14.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in San Carlos
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biyaagozhoo Center Gila County Regional School District (87600) | 03–12 | 10 | — | |
| San Carlos Alternative High School San Carlos Unified District (4210) · Alternative School | KG–12 | 37 | — | |
| Shil Gozhoo Academy San Carlos Unified District (4210) · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native98.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 San Carlos schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,015 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Carlos
How many public schools are in San Carlos, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in San Carlos: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,015 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Carlos?
Schools with an address in San Carlos belong to 2 education agencies, led by San Carlos Unified District (4210) (4 schools), Gila County Regional School District (87600) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
Are there charter schools in San Carlos?
No school with an address in San Carlos 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 San Carlos schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Carlos public schools is 14.2:1, lower 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 San Carlos 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