For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,644 students in 86301, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86301, AZ are Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Prescott High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86301 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86301, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86301, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Tri-city College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5522 Side Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Gr: 5-12 | 280 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Prescott High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Gr: 8-12 | 1,466 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Willow Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3272
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3272
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Mountain Oak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 25%
86301, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc-yavapai County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
960 Division St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 54%
P.o. Box 2451
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Tri-city Votech High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
2957 N. Hwy 89
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-9125
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-9125
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 86301, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86301, AZ include Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Prescott High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86301?
6 public middle schools are located in 86301.
What is the racial composition of students in 86301?
86301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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