Black Canyon City’s public schools outscore 50% of Arizona districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Black Canyon City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Black Canyon City, 24% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Arizona average (35%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Black Canyon City’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 126 Arizona towns with household incomes within a quarter of Black Canyon City’s, its schools beat 60%, higher than their 50% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Black Canyon City runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
Canon School (PK–8) is Black Canyon City’s own. From grade PK, students attend the Mayer Unified District: Mayer High School in Mayer. The high school’s own results earn a D−. See the path ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona (the state reports Black Canyon City’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Canon Elementary District spends $17,875 per student and Mayer Unified District $14,215, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Black Canyon City’s grade
B−: better than 50% of Arizona school districts. Graduation is above the Arizona average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Black Canyon City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Black Canyon City
Canon School
Grades PK–8 · 117 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Black Canyon City
Mayer High School
Grades 9–12 · 165 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mayer
10th grade in Black Canyon City
Mayer High School
Grades 9–12 · 165 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mayer
11th grade in Black Canyon City
Mayer High School
Grades 9–12 · 165 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mayer
12th grade in Black Canyon City
Mayer High School
Grades 9–12 · 165 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mayer
Black Canyon City runs its own schools through grade 8 (Canon Elementary District). From grade PK, students attend the Mayer Unified District. Its high school is in Mayer. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Black Canyon City
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Black Canyon City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Black Canyon City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon City | B− | Canon Elementary District PK–8 · Mayer Unified District PK–12 |
Every school in Black Canyon City
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Black Canyon City’s schools
Are Black Canyon City’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Arizona: the public schools Black Canyon City children attend outscore 50% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 60%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Black Canyon City in?
Two districts: Canon Elementary District runs grades PK–8, and Mayer Unified District runs grades PK–12.
Where do Black Canyon City kids go to high school?
Mayer High School in Mayer, with 165 students; its own test results earn a D−.
What is Black Canyon City’s graduation rate?
80–89% of the class of 2023 in Mayer Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Black Canyon City spend per student?
$17,875 in Canon Elementary District and $14,215 in Mayer Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Black Canyon City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Black Canyon City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.