For the 2025 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 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Wickenburg, AZ are Wickenburg Virtual Academy, Wickenburg High School and Hassayampa Elementary School. 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 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wickenburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wickenburg Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 S. Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6715
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6715
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Wickenburg High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1090 S Vulture Mine Rd
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Hassayampa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Coconino St
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6750
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Vulture Peak Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 South Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6700
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 130 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Wickenburg, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
260 W. Yavapai Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 668-5300
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 668-5300
Grades: PK-2
| 228 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wickenburg, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Wickenburg, AZ include Wickenburg Virtual Academy, Wickenburg High School and Hassayampa Elementary School.
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 94%).
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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