For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,991 students in 86326, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 86326, AZ are Arizona Izone Institute, Liberty Leadership Academy and Mountain View Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 86326 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 86326, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86326, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Izone Institute
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(602) 796-7315
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(602) 796-7315
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2939 E Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Grades: PK-8
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Education Services
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #77.
American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
132 W General Crook Trl
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #88.
Cottonwood Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
86326, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 E. Fir Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Accelerated Learning Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
320 South Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Arizona Upgrade Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
327 South 15th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Edwards Hall Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4476 Butte Dr.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2400 Datsi St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K
| n/a students
New Visions Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
125 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2939 Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
215 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 86326, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 86326, AZ include Arizona Izone Institute, Liberty Leadership Academy and Mountain View Preparatory School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 86326?
8 public elementary schools are located in 86326.
What is the racial composition of students in 86326?
86326 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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