For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,173 students in Cottonwood, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 428 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, AZ are Arizona Izone Institute, Liberty Leadership Academy and Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cottonwood, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-8
| 69 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Preparatory School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2939 E Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Grades: K-8
| 398 students
Rank: #55.
Vacte - Mingus Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Mingus Union High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 1,201 students
Rank: #77.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Grades: K-12
| 265 students
Rank: #88.
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #99.
Cottonwood Education Services
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
132 W General Crook Trl
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #1111.
Mingus Online Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1212.
Cottonwood Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Grades: K-8
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vacte - Clarkdale Jerome School District
Vocational School
830 S Main St Ste 2e
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Vacte - Cottonwood-oak Creek Unified School District
Vocational School
830 S Main St Ste 2e
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cottonwood, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 E. Fir Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Accelerated Learning Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
320 South Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
327 South 15th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Edwards Hall Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4476 Butte Dr.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2400 Datsi St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K
| n/a students
125 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2939 Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
215 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Cottonwood, AZ include Arizona Izone Institute, Liberty Leadership Academy and Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education.
How many public schools are located in Cottonwood?
14 public schools are located in Cottonwood.
What percentage of students in Cottonwood go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cottonwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cottonwood include: Cottonwood Education Services vs. Mountain View Preparatory School
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