Top 10 Best Yavapai County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 101 public schools serving 23,817 students in Yavapai County, AZ (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,703 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Yavapai County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ are Basis Prescott, Liberty Traditional School and Abia Judd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yavapai County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Yavapai County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Yavapai County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Grades: K-12
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Traditional School
Math: 56% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 N Lake Valley Rd
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 777 students
Rank: #33.
Abia Judd Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1749 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Skyview School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 S Rush St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ash Fork Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tri-city College Prep
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5522 Side Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Grades: 5-12
| 260 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Camp Verde Accommodation School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Seligman High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N. Main Street
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #99.
Sedona Charter School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 Kachina Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6464
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Rank: #1010.
Vacte - Valley For Career And Technology Education
Vocational School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1111.
Micted - Medical
Vocational School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3800 N Glassford Hill Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #1212.
Taylor Hicks School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1845 Campbell Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1313.
Ash Fork High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #1414.
Mijted - Prescott High School
Vocational School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1515.
Humboldt Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2750 S Corral St
Dewey, AZ 86327
(928) 759-4400
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #1616.
Crown King Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
188 Towers Mtn. Rd.
Crown King, AZ 86343
(928) 632-5207
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #1717.
Ash Fork Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Grades: K-5
| 124 students
Rank: #1818.
Red Rock Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1919.
Granite Mountain Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Mijted - Ashfork High School
Vocational School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46999 N 5th Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 637-2561
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Mingus Online Academy
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Grades: 8-12
| 84 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center
Vocational School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #2323.
Mijted - Yavapai College Prescott Valley
Vocational School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6955 Panther Path
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-7911
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2424.
Bagdad Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
South Verde Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Yavapai County High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6325 Baja Cir
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #2727.
Granville Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5250 N Stover Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4800
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #2828.
Congress Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26400 S. Tenderfoot Hill Road
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Rank: #2929.
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1615 Main St
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
(928) 634-5035
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
Rank: #3030.
Del Rio Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1036 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Grades: 3-5
| 457 students
Rank: #3131.
Desert Star Community School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1240 S Recycler Rd
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 282-0171
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #3232.
Mountain View Preparatory School
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2939 E Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #3333.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6116 E. Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
Rank: #3434.
Mijted - Bradshaw Mountain High School
Vocational School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 E Long Look Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #3535.
Lake Valley Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 N Starlight Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4200
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
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Yavapai County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 E. Fir Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
47117 1st St
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2487
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
M
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
320 South Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Po Box 11413
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 925-1933
Grades: 7-9
| 15 students
960 Division St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
7555 E. Long Look Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Grades: K-8
| 51 students
327 South 15th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Box 5554
Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342
(928) 567-4475
Grades: 4-12
| 42 students
25 West Saddlehorn Rd
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 604-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
6000 E Long Look Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 2451
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
30 Hwy 260 East
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-2363
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
650 East Center Street
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Grades: PK
| n/a students
146 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
146 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
4476 Butte Dr.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
1985 North Rd 1 West
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7515 East Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1040 Whipple St. Suite 401
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 541-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
12606 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
900 W Iron Springs Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-5400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Hc 76 Hwy 89 A Junction
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(602) 335-2072
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2400 Datsi St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K
| n/a students
125 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P.o. Box 1330
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-1805
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
146 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 609
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-9213
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Po Box 172
Paulden, AZ 86334
(928) 583-0455
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ include Basis Prescott, Liberty Traditional School and Abia Judd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yavapai County, AZ?
101 public schools are located in Yavapai County, AZ.
What percentage of students in Yavapai County, AZ go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Yavapai County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yavapai County, AZ?
Yavapai County, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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