For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,545 students in Prescott, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Prescott, AZ are Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Skyview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prescott, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Prescott have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Prescott, AZ (2026-27)
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 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Skyview School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 S Rush St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
La Tierra Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 N Virginia St
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
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 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
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 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
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 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Prescott, 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
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
146 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Gr: 1-12 | 4 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%
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 charter schools in Prescott, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Prescott, AZ include Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Skyview School.
How many public charter schools are located in Prescott?
7 public charter schools are located in Prescott.
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott?
Prescott public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Prescott are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Prescott include: Tri-city College Prep vs. Basis Prescott, Basis Prescott vs. Tri-city College Prep, Skyview School vs. Basis Prescott
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