Total enrollment
5,138
-728 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in El Mirage
Arizona · Public K-12
Of the 7 public K-12 schools in El Mirage, combined enrollment is roughly 5,138 students (an average of 734 per campus).
7-year change in El Mirage
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
16%
was 22%
% Hispanic
66%
was 64%
% Black
10%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dysart High School | High | 07-12 | 1,471 |
| Dysart Middle School | Elementary | PK-08 | 602 |
| El Mirage Elementary School | Elementary | PK-08 | 722 |
| Riverview School | Elementary | PK-08 | 801 |
| Surprise Elementary School | Elementary | PK-08 | 782 |
| Thompson Ranch Elementary | Elementary | PK-08 | 759 |
| West-MEC - Dysart High School | High | 09-12 | 1 |
About El Mirage
Public education in El Mirage, Arizona runs across 7 schools that serves roughly 5,138 students. By footprint, El Mirage sits in the moderately sized bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 5 elementary, and 2 high.
Average school size in El Mirage is around 734 students, 44% noticeably above the Arizona average of about 508.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in El Mirage has shrank 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,866 students to 5,138. Over that span, El Mirage opened 1 school, going from 6 to 7. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 22% to 16% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for El Mirage discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.