For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 709 students in 86021, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 86021, AZ are Masada Charter School and El Capitan Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Gr: K-9 | 509 students
Rank: #22.
El Capitan Public School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
86021, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Gr: 6-12
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
255 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 86021, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 86021, AZ include Masada Charter School and El Capitan Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86021?
2 public middle schools are located in 86021.
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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