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6 schools in Tonopah

Arizona · Public K-12

Tonopah's 6 public-school campuses collectively enroll about 2,277 students across 2 elementary and 2 high.

7-year change in Tonopah

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,277
+1,131 (+99%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% Black
4%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Ruth Fisher Middle SchoolCombinedPK-12745
Saddle Mountain Online AcademyCombinedKG-120
Tonopah Valley High SchoolHigh07-12869
West-MEC - Tonopah Valley High SchoolHigh07-120
West-MEC - Virtual Learning AcademyElementaryM-M·
Winters Well Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05663

About Tonopah

Across Tonopah, Arizona, 6 public schools enrolls about 2,277 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 2 elementary, 2 high, and 2 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 380, below the state mean of about 508.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Tonopah has rose 99% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,146 students to 2,277. Over that span, Tonopah opened 1 school, going from 2 to 3.

On this page, the community for Tonopah discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Tonopah?
Tonopah, Arizona has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,277 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Tonopah?
Tonopah has 2 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Tonopah?
Tonopah Valley High School is the largest public school in Tonopah by enrollment, with approximately 869 students.
What school districts serve Tonopah?
Tonopah is served by 2 public school districts, including Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923).
What grade levels do public schools in Tonopah cover?
Public schools in Tonopah serve students from pre-K through grade 12.