For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 946 students in Wickenburg, AZ (there are 2 private schools, serving 199 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Wickenburg, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wickenburg, AZ are Wickenburg High School, Hassayampa Elementary School and Wickenburg Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wickenburg, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wickenburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wickenburg, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wickenburg High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 S Vulture Mine Rd
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Gr: 6-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Hassayampa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Coconino St
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6750
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Wickenburg Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 S. Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6715
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6715
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Vulture Peak Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 South Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6700
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6700
Gr: 4-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
West-mec - Wickenburg High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1090 S Vulture Mine Rd
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Wickenburg, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
260 W. Yavapai Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 668-5300
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 668-5300
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Wickenburg Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
920 South Vulture Mine Rd
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 668-5350
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 668-5350
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wickenburg, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Wickenburg, AZ include Wickenburg High School, Hassayampa Elementary School and Wickenburg Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in Wickenburg?
5 public schools are located in Wickenburg.
What percentage of students in Wickenburg go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Wickenburg are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wickenburg?
Wickenburg public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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