Public schools in Somerton, AZ
10 open public schools with an address in Somerton, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,423
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Somerton public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Somerton, AZ: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,423 students, an average of 342 per school. The largest campus is Somerton Middle School (697 students), and the largest elementary school is Tierra Del Sol Elementary School (579).
Somerton Elementary District (4500) operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Somerton campus, plus 2 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 19.2:1, 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 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Somerton
Somerton Elementary District (4500)
Public school district
7 schools in Somerton · 8 total
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Somerton · 6 total
Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705)
Specialized public school district
1 school in Somerton · 13 total
Yuma Union High School District (4507)
Public school district
1 school in Somerton · 8 total
Elementary schools in Somerton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bravie T. Soto Elementary School Somerton Elementary District (4500) | KG–06 | 229 | 19.1:1 | |
| Desert Sonora Elementary School Somerton Elementary District (4500) | PK–06 | 406 | 17.7:1 | |
| Encanto Learning Center Somerton Elementary District (4500) | PK–06 | 403 | 19.2:1 | |
| Orange Grove Elementary School Somerton Elementary District (4500) | PK–06 | 412 | 21.7:1 | |
| Somerton Virtual Learning Institute Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Virtual | KG–08 | 0 | — | |
| Tierra Del Sol Elementary School Somerton Elementary District (4500) | PK–06 | 579 | 18.7:1 |
Middle schools in Somerton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton Middle School Somerton Elementary District (4500) | 06–08 | 697 | 22.5:1 |
High schools in Somerton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 89 | 9.6:1 | |
| Somerton High School Yuma Union High School District (4507) | 09–12 | 608 | 21.7:1 | |
| STEDY - Somerton High School Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic95.9%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Somerton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,423 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Somerton
How many public schools are in Somerton, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Somerton: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 3,423 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Somerton?
Schools with an address in Somerton belong to 4 education agencies, led by Somerton Elementary District (4500) (7 schools), Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) (1 school), Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) (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 Somerton?
Somerton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Somerton, with 608 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Somerton?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in Somerton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez 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 Somerton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Somerton public schools is 19.2:1, 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 Somerton 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