Public schools in San Luis, AZ
14 open public schools with an address in San Luis, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,509
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
26.2:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
2
1 virtual
An overview of San Luis public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in San Luis, AZ: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,509 students, an average of 608 per school. The largest campus is San Luis High School (2,682 students), and the largest elementary school is Cesar Chavez Elementary (766).
Gadsden Elementary District (4505) operates the most schools here (9), and 3 regular districts have at least one San Luis campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 26.2:1, 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 2 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 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 San Luis
Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
Public school district
9 schools in San Luis · 10 total
Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501)
Independent charter agency
1 school in San Luis · 2 total
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
Independent charter agency
1 school in San Luis · 6 total
Somerton Elementary District (4500)
Public school district
1 school in San Luis · 8 total
Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705)
Specialized public school district
1 school in San Luis · 13 total
Yuma Union High School District (4507)
Public school district
1 school in San Luis · 8 total
Elementary schools in San Luis
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Desert Elementary School Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 662 | 26.5:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 766 | 30.6:1 | |
| Desert View Elementary Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 760 | 30.4:1 | |
| Ed Pastor Elementary 4 Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | KG–06 | 646 | 28.1:1 | |
| Gadsden Academy of Remote Learning Gadsden Elementary District (4505) · Virtual | KG–08 | 0 | — | |
| Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501) · Charter | KG–08 | 575 | 15.5:1 | |
| Rio Colorado Elementary School Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | PK–06 | 523 | 24.9:1 | |
| Sun Valley Elementary School Somerton Elementary District (4500) | KG–06 | 260 | 21.7:1 |
Middle schools in San Luis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Middle School Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | 06–08 | 620 | 31:1 | |
| Southwest Jr. High School Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | 07–08 | 652 | 22.5:1 |
High schools in San Luis
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPEP TEC - Cesar Chavez Learning Center Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 187 | 16.7:1 | |
| San Luis High School Yuma Union High School District (4507) | 09–12 | 2,682 | 25.8:1 | |
| STEDY- San Luis HS Satellite Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in San Luis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Pre-School Gadsden Elementary District (4505) | PK–PK | 176 | 58.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic99.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 San Luis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,509 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Luis
How many public schools are in San Luis, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in San Luis: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,509 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Luis?
Schools with an address in San Luis belong to 6 education agencies, led by Gadsden Elementary District (4505) (9 schools), Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501) (1 school), Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) (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 San Luis?
San Luis High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Luis, with 2,682 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Luis?
Yes. 2 of the 14 public schools in San Luis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ, PPEP TEC - Cesar Chavez Learning Center. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Luis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Luis public schools is 26.2:1, 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 San Luis 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