Top 10 Best Yuma County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 37,468 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 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Yuma County, AZ are Gowan Science Academy, Desert View Academy and Desert View Online 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Yuma County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 699 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3777 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-6
| 941 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yuma Online Distance Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3150 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4605
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #55.
Dorothy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5777 E 45th Place
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #66.
Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #88.
Dateland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 S. Ave. 64e
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #99.
Auhs Online Acadamy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9168 S. Ave 36e
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #1010.
Stedy- Arizona Western College
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Rank: #1111.
Alice Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1212.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 606 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Grades: K-6
| 736 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Gila Ridge High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6402
Grades: 9-12
| 2,158 students
Rank: #1616.
Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 W 6th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Grades: K-8
| 138 students
Rank: #1717.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 539 students
Rank: #1818.
Stedy- Central Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
899 E Plaza Cir Ste 1
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Rank: #1919.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9943 S. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2020.
James B Rolle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2711 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 525 students
Rank: #2121.
Sentinel Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
53802 Old U.s. Highway
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #2222.
Mary A Otondo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #2323.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #2424.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #2525.
Wellton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
29126 E San Jose Ave
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #2626.
Palmcroft Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 W Palmcroft Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #2727.
Mohawk Valley School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5151 S. Avenue 39e
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Rank: #2828.
Cibola High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,555 students
Rank: #2929.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Rank: #3030.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #3131.
Southwest Jr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6580
Grades: 7-8
| 658 students
Rank: #3232.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 814 students
Rank: #3333.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 547 students
Rank: #3434.
O C Johnson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #3535.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
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Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2440 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
200 W. Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
400 West 5th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
201 N. Bingham Ave. Ste. 6
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1020 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd.
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

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 Desert View Online School.
How many public schools are located in Yuma County, AZ?
77 public schools are located in Yuma County, AZ.
What percentage of students in Yuma County, AZ go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Yuma County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma County, AZ?
Yuma County, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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