For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,099 students in New River, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in New River, AZ are Canyon Springs Stem Academy, New River Elementary School and Cornerstone Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New River, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in New River have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New River, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Springs Stem Academy
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42901 N 45th Ave
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-5200
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
New River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48827 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-3500
New River, AZ 85087
(623) 376-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7107 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 90%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New River, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in New River, AZ include Canyon Springs Stem Academy, New River Elementary School and Cornerstone Charter School.
How many public schools are located in New River?
3 public schools are located in New River.
What is the racial composition of students in New River?
New River public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).