Top Rankings
Prescott Unified District (4466) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,887 students in Prescott Unified District (4466) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Prescott Unified District (4466) School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
3,887 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Prescott Unified District (4466) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Graduation Rate
80%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
51 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
39 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
795 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
48%
# Black Students
30 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
2,751 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
71%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
215 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
178
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
255
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
247
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
287
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
374
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
394
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
404
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
372
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
5
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,703 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,954
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,703
$11,323
Best Prescott Unified District (4466) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abia Judd Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1749 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3263
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor Hicks School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1845 Campbell Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Park Ave
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3249
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3249
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Prescott High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Grades: 8-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #55.
Granite Mountain Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Prescott Mile High Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3241
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3241
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1283
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1283
Grades: PK
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Genesis Academy
Alternative School
300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prescott Unified District (4466) School District?
Prescott Unified District (4466) School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,887 students.
What is the rank of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District?
Prescott Unified District (4466) School District is ranked #210 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott Unified District (4466) School District?
71% of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prescott Unified District (4466) School District?
Prescott Unified District (4466) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Prescott Unified District (4466) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,703 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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