For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,131 students in 86021, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 86021, AZ are Masada Charter School, El Capitan Public School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Masada Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Grades: K-9
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
El Capitan Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
86021, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
255 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 86021, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 86021, AZ include Masada Charter School, El Capitan Public School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 86021?
3 public elementary schools are located in 86021.
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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