For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,955 students in Cottonwood, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ are Arizona Izone Institute, Liberty Leadership Academy and Mountain View Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cottonwood, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Liberty Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 641-4631
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 641-4631
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2939 E Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
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 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Cottonwood Community School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ include Arizona Izone Institute, Liberty Leadership Academy and Mountain View Preparatory School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cottonwood?
8 public elementary schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cottonwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cottonwood include: American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde vs. American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood vs. American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde, Cottonwood Education Services vs. Mountain View Preparatory School
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