For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 709 students in 86021, AZ.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 86021 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Capitan Public School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ Public High 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
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 high schools in 86021, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 86021, AZ include Masada Charter School and El Capitan Public School.
How many public high schools are located in 86021?
2 public high schools are located in 86021.
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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