Best 86021 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 86021, AZ are Masada Charter School, Cottonwood Elementary School and El Capitan Public 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 61% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Gr: K-9 | 509 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
El Capitan Public School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 86021 Arizona

86021, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Gr: 6-12
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
255 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%

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, Cottonwood Elementary School and El Capitan Public 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 93%).
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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