Top-of-the-World: Schools & Education
There are 20 public schools in Top-of-the-World. Snowflake High School is the largest at 943 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 9,675 students.
- ~3 residents per school (vs Arizona ~273).
K-12 Schools
41 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3 residents per school. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (41)
| School Districts · Districts | Liberty High School (4216), Northern Arizona Vocational In, Superior Unified School Distri, Liberty High School (4216), San Carlos Unified District (4 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 8 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 0400099, 0400197, 0400316, 0400339, 0400419 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,372 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 144 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 23.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,814 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.8% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | Arizona Culinary Institute |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Scottsdale |
| Nearest College · Phone | (480) 603-1066 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 35.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | GILA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (928) 402-8768 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 1400 E ASH ST, GLOBE AZ 85501 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 11.6% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12