Prescott Unified District (4466)

300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301-3823
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Prescott Unified District (4466) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,712 students in Prescott Unified District (4466). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Prescott Unified District (4466) have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
3,712 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Prescott Unified District (4466), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#181 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35%
24%
80%
77.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
41.4%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.66

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
21%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
6%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
70%
33%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,972 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$44 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$12,503
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$11,972
$13,869

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Prescott Unified District (4466) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abia Judd Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1749 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Park Ave
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3249
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Taylor Hicks School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1845 Campbell Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Granite Mountain Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Prescott High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Gr: 8-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Prescott Mile High Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3241
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Washington Traditional School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Gardens Preschool
Special Education School
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1283
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Genesis Academy
Alternative School
300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Prescott Unified District (4466) manages 9 public schools serving 3,712 students.
What is the rank of Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Prescott Unified District (4466) is ranked #195 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott Unified District (4466)?
70% of Prescott Unified District (4466) students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Prescott Unified District (4466) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Prescott Unified District (4466)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,972 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,712 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 80% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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