For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 841 students in Sedona, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 130 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Sedona, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sedona, AZ are Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center, Sedona Charter School and Vacte - Sedona-oak Creek Joint Unified School District. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sedona, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sedona have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sedona, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Sedona Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Kachina Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6464
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6464
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Vacte - Sedona-oak Creek Joint Unified School District
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 634-7131
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
West Sedona Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
570 Posse Ground Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6600
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Sedona Red Rock Junior/senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6800
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sedona, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Sedona, AZ include Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center, Sedona Charter School and Vacte - Sedona-oak Creek Joint Unified School District.
How many public schools are located in Sedona?
6 public schools are located in Sedona.
What percentage of students in Sedona go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Sedona are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sedona?
Sedona public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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