For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,066 students in 86021, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 108 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 86021, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 86021, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 86021 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 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 86021, AZ Public Schools (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
86021, 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 86021, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 86021, AZ include Masada Charter School, El Capitan Public School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 86021?
3 public schools are located in 86021.
What percentage of students in 86021 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 86021 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 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).
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