For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 869 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 Red Rock Academy, Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center and Sedona Charter School. 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sedona, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Rock Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
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 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1 student
Rank: #55.
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 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
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 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Sedona, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 West Saddlehorn Rd
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 604-6500
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 604-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6763
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6763
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Terra Rosa Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
45 Birch Blvd.
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-1178
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-1178
Gr: K-7 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 23%
West Sedona Montessori Class Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
570 Posse Ground Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6600
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6600
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sedona, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Sedona, AZ include Red Rock Academy, Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center and Sedona Charter School.
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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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