For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 983 students in 86305, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 523 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 86305, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 86305, AZ are Abia Judd Elementary School and Granite Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86305 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86305, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86305, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abia Judd Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1749 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Granite Mountain Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
86305, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 11413
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 925-1933
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 925-1933
Gr: 7-9 | 15 students
1040 Whipple St. Suite 401
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 541-1701
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 541-1701
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 86305, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 86305, AZ include Abia Judd Elementary School and Granite Mountain Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 86305?
2 public schools are located in 86305.
What percentage of students in 86305 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 86305 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86305?
86305 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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