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7 schools in Pima

Arizona · Public K-12

Pima's public-school directory totals 7 schools, with student enrollment near 1,216 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Pima

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,216
+267 (+28%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 71%
% Hispanic
35%
was 24%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dan Hinton Accommodation SchoolCombinedPK-1264
Discovery Plus AcademyElementaryKG-05119
GIFT - Pima High SchoolHigh09-120
Gila Valley Learning CenterHigh09-1218
Pima Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-06500
Pima High SchoolHigh09-12335
Pima Junior High SchoolMiddle07-08180

About Pima

Pima is a medium-population Arizona city in terms of public-school footprint, with 7 schools and 1,216 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 174, below the state mean of about 508.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 28%: 949 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,216 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 24% to 35% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Pima discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Pima?
Pima, Arizona has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,216 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Pima?
Pima has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Pima?
Pima Elementary School is the largest public school in Pima by enrollment, with approximately 500 students.
What school districts serve Pima?
Pima is served by 4 public school districts, including Graham County Special Services (4217), Discovery Plus Academy (6357), Pima Unified District (4220), Gila Institute for Technology (79387).
What grade levels do public schools in Pima cover?
Public schools in Pima serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Pima?
1 of the 7 public schools in Pima are charter schools.