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6 schools in San Carlos

Arizona · Public K-12

6 public-school campuses operate inside San Carlos, with roughly 1,015 K-12 students enrolled (2 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in San Carlos

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,015
-506 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Biyaagozhoo CenterCombined03-1210
Rice Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06673
Rice SchoolElementaryM-M·
San Carlos Alternative High SchoolCombinedKG-1237
San Carlos Middle SchoolMiddle06-08295
Shil Gozhoo AcademyCombinedKG-120

About San Carlos

Across San Carlos, Arizona, 6 public schools enrolls about 1,015 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 other.

Average school size in San Carlos is around 169 students, 67% noticeably below the Arizona average of about 508.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 33%: 1,521 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,015 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for San Carlos discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in San Carlos, Arizona?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in San Carlos, with a combined enrollment of about 1,015.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in San Carlos?
San Carlos has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in San Carlos?
Rice Elementary School is the largest public school in San Carlos by enrollment, with approximately 673 students.
What school districts serve San Carlos?
San Carlos is served by 2 public school districts, including Gila County Regional School District (87600), San Carlos Unified District (4210).
What grade levels do public schools in San Carlos cover?
Public schools in San Carlos serve students from pre-K through grade 12.