For the 2025 school year, there are 99 public schools serving 23,399 students in Yavapai County, AZ (there are , serving 1,611 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Yavapai County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ are Basis Prescott, Arizona Izone Institute and Tri-city College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yavapai County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Yavapai County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yavapai County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Arizona Izone Institute
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Tri-city College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5522 Side Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Gr: 5-12 | 280 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Abia Judd Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1749 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Traditional School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 N Lake Valley Rd
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4500
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4500
Gr: PK-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Park Ave
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3249
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3249
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Taylor Hicks School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1845 Campbell Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Camp Verde Online
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
464 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2970 Centerpointe East Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Liberty Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(602) 796-7315
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(602) 796-7315
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Seligman High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N. Main Street
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Sultan Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Yavapai County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6325 Baja Cir
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Micted - Medical
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 N Glassford Hill Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #1616.
Ash Fork Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Mijted - Prescott High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #1818.
Ash Fork Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Humboldt Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2750 S Corral St
Dewey, AZ 86327
(928) 759-4400
Dewey, AZ 86327
(928) 759-4400
Gr: K-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Skyview School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 S Rush St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2222.
Crown King Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Towers Mtn. Rd.
Crown King, AZ 86343
(928) 632-5207
Crown King, AZ 86343
(928) 632-5207
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Rank: #2323.
Granville Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5250 N Stover Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4800
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4800
Gr: K-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 Main St
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
(928) 634-5035
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
(928) 634-5035
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Red Rock Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mijted - Ashfork High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46999 N 5th Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 637-2561
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 637-2561
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #2828.
Mijted - Yavapai College Prescott Valley
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6955 Panther Path
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-7911
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-7911
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #2929.
Granite Mountain Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3030.
Sedona Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Kachina Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6464
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6464
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3131.
South Verde Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3232.
Skull Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro
Skull Valley, AZ 86338
(928) 442-3322
Skull Valley, AZ 86338
(928) 442-3322
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3333.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26400 S. Tenderfoot Hill Road
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3434.
Prescott High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Gr: 8-12 | 1,466 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
La Tierra Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 N Virginia St
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Minority enrollment: 24%
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Yavapai County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
320 South Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Gr: PK-8
Po Box 11413
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 925-1933
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 925-1933
Gr: 7-9 | 15 students
Aoc-yavapai County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
960 Division St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 54%
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
7555 E. Long Look Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Box 5554
Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342
(928) 567-4475
Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342
(928) 567-4475
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 36%
25 West Saddlehorn Rd
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 604-6500
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 604-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
6000 E Long Look Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4000
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4000
Gr: 9-12
P.o. Box 2451
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 10%
30 Hwy 260 East
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-2363
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-2363
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 49%
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Edwards Hall Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4476 Butte Dr.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1985 North Rd 1 West
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
7515 East Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 778-5764
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
1040 Whipple St. Suite 401
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 541-1701
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 541-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 22%
6901 Panther Path
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4600
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4600
Gr: 7-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6763
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6763
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Hc 76 Hwy 89 A Junction
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(602) 335-2072
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(602) 335-2072
Gr: 6-12
P.o. Box 1330
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-1805
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-1805
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Park View Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8300 E Dana Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-5115
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-5115
Gr: 6-8
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ include Basis Prescott, Arizona Izone Institute and Tri-city College Prep.
How many public schools are located in Yavapai County?
99 public schools are located in Yavapai County.
What percentage of students in Yavapai County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Yavapai County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yavapai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yavapai County include: Bradshaw Mountain High School vs. Prescott High School, Prescott High School vs. Bradshaw Mountain High School, Abia Judd Elementary School vs. Taylor Hicks School
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