For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 9,918 students in Yuma County, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yuma County, AZ are Sentinel Elementary School, Yuma District One Digital Learning 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Yuma County Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sentinel Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53802 Old U.s. Highway
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 W 6th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Grades: K-8
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
Mohawk Valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5151 S. Avenue 39e
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Rank: #66.
Dateland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 S. Ave. 64e
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Rank: #77.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Rank: #88.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
Crane Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4450 W 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Ron Watson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9851 E 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Wellton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29126 E San Jose Ave
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #1212.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #1313.
Southwest Jr. High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6580
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6580
Grades: 7-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1414.
San Luis Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N. Main St
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6920
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6920
Grades: 7-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1515.
Somerton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 663 students
Rank: #1616.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #1717.
Castle Dome Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2353 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #1818.
R Pete Woodard Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2250 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1919.
Gila Vista Jr High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 499 students
Rank: #2020.
Harvest Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 E 18th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 782-2052
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 782-2052
Grades: K-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #2121.
Harvest Preparatory San Luis Az
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1044 N. 10th Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 627-5008
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #2222.
Fourth Avenue Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S 4th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
343 N Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2440 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Jail - Yuma County Sheriff's Office High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 W. Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Juniper Tree Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
400 West 5th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Omega Alpha Academy School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
201 N. Bingham Ave. Ste. 6
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1020 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Success Academy Yuma (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd.
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yuma County, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yuma County, AZ include Sentinel Elementary School, Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy and Desert View Online School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yuma County, AZ?
23 public middle schools are located in Yuma County, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma County, AZ?
Yuma County, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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