Walter J Meyer School

Walter J Meyer School is a public elementary school in Tombstone, AZ, part of the Tombstone Unified District (4168). The school serves approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 96.6th percentile among AZ schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 24% proficiency in math and 40% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,172, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 174 students, Walter J Meyer School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Walter J Meyer School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.