For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,066 students in Colorado City, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 108 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Colorado City, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Colorado City, AZ are Masada Charter School, El Capitan Public School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado City, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Colorado City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colorado City, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-9
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
El Capitan Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Colorado City, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
255 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colorado City, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Colorado City, AZ include Masada Charter School, El Capitan Public School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colorado City?
3 public schools are located in Colorado City.
What percentage of students in Colorado City go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Colorado City are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado City?
Colorado City public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colorado City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colorado City include: Masada Charter School vs. Cottonwood Elementary School
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