For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 445 students in 86326, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 86326, AZ are Liberty Leadership Academy, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 86326 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in 86326, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86326, AZ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Minority enrollment: 43%
86326, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
320 South Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Gr: PK-8
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 10%
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Edwards Hall Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4476 Butte Dr.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 45%
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
2939 Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
215 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 86326, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 86326, AZ include Liberty Leadership Academy, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde.
How many public charter schools are located in 86326?
3 public charter schools are located in 86326.
What is the racial composition of students in 86326?
86326 public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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