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Best Schools in Kearny, Arizona

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.2/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Kearny by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Ray Jr/sr High School

6.4/10

High · Ray Unified District (4438). Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Ray Elementary School

3.9/10

Elementary · Ray Unified District (4438). Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

5.2

out of 10

Median Home

$131,700

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Kearny

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Ray Jr/sr High School 6.4 / 10
2 Ray Elementary School 3.9 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.2/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$60,781

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$131,700

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
8%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
81%

Of occupied housing units

How Kearny compares

Median household income

$61k

86% of Arizona median

About Schools in Kearny, Arizona

Kearny, Arizona is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.2 out of 10, schools in Kearny show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Kearny is Ray Jr/sr High School with a composite score of 6.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Kearny is served by 1 school district: Ray Unified District (4438). These districts collectively serve 349 students.

Kearny's community shows 8% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $60,781. The poverty rate in the area is 9.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 85137 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 178 students · Pre-K–6th 3.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 171 students · 7th–12th 6.4

Schools in Kearny

Kearny, Arizona · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$60,781

Median Home Value

$131,700

Median Rent

$870/mo

Population

2,533

College Educated

8%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Community Profile

Kearny has a median household income of $60,781. It is a community where 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $131,700, with a median rent of $870/month. The local poverty rate of 9.9% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Kearny, Arizona

How many schools are in Kearny, Arizona?

Kearny has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Kearny, Arizona?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Kearny is 5.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Kearny, Arizona?

The top-ranked school in Kearny on MySchoolScout is Ray Jr/sr High School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Kearny, Arizona?

The top-ranked elementary school in Kearny on MySchoolScout is Ray Elementary School with a composite score of 3.9/10.

What is the best high school in Kearny, Arizona?

The top-ranked high school in Kearny on MySchoolScout is Ray Jr/sr High School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

How many school districts serve Kearny, Arizona?

Kearny is served by 1 school district: Ray Unified District (4438).

What is the education level in Kearny, Arizona?

According to Census data, 8% of adults in Kearny have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Kearny, Arizona?

The median household income in Kearny is approximately $60,781 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kearny, Arizona?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Kearny is 16.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kearny, Arizona?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.