For the 2026 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 37,968 students in Yuma County, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,720 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Yuma County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Yuma County, AZ are Gowan Science Academy, Desert View Academy and Dorothy Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yuma County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Desert View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Gr: K-6 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5777 E 45th Place
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Yuma Online Distance Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Gr: K-6 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Rank: #88.
Dateland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 S. Ave. 64e
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Amerischools Academy - Yuma
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2098 S 3rd Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-1100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 329-1100
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Auhs Online Acadamy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9168 S. Ave 36e
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3344
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Stedy- Arizona Western College
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Alice Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Palmcroft Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 W Palmcroft Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Wellton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29126 E San Jose Ave
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Sentinel Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53802 Old U.s. Highway
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
James B Rolle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2711 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9943 S. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2222.
Stedy- Central Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 E Plaza Cir Ste 1
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students
Rank: #2323.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Mohawk Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5151 S. Avenue 39e
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Mary A Otondo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #3030.
Southwest Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
Gr: 7-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #3131.
Education Pastor Elementary 4
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
Gr: K-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #3232.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 North 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
Gr: K-6 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
O C Johnson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite (Closed 2025)
Vocational School
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yuma County, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Yuma County, AZ include Gowan Science Academy, Desert View Academy and Dorothy Hall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yuma County?
80 public schools are located in Yuma County.
What percentage of students in Yuma County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Yuma County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma County?
Yuma County public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yuma County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yuma County include: Centennial Middle School vs. Crane Middle School, Gila Ridge High School vs. Cibola High School, Kofa High School vs. Cibola High School
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