For the 2024-25 school year, there are 102 public schools serving 23,936 students in Yavapai County, AZ (there are 18 private schools, serving 1,752 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Yavapai County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ are Basis Prescott, Arizona Izone Institute and Liberty Traditional School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yavapai County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Yavapai County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yavapai County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Prescott
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Grades: K-12
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Liberty Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 N Lake Valley Rd
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4500
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4500
Grades: PK-8
| 785 students
Rank: #44.
Abia Judd Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Tri-city College Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5522 Side Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Grades: 5-12
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
Taylor Hicks School
Magnet 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
| 385 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2970 Centerpointe East Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Camp Verde Online
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
464 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
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: #7 - 127. - 12.
Seligman High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N. Main Street
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Sultan Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Yavapai County High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6325 Baja Cir
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1313.
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #1414.
Micted - Medical
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 N Glassford Hill Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Ash Fork Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 309 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Skyview School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 S Rush St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
Mijted - Prescott High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bradshaw Mountain Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6000 E Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4277
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4277
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Skull Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3150 South Old Skull Valley Ro
Skull Valley, AZ 86338
(928) 442-3322
Skull Valley, AZ 86338
(928) 442-3322
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
Rank: #2121.
Humboldt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2750 S Corral St
Dewey, AZ 86327
(928) 759-4400
Dewey, AZ 86327
(928) 759-4400
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #2222.
Crown King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
188 Towers Mtn. Rd.
Crown King, AZ 86343
(928) 632-5207
Crown King, AZ 86343
(928) 632-5207
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
La Tierra Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 N Virginia St
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Grades: K-8
| 120 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3272
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3272
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Rank: #2525.
Prescott High School
Magnet 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
| 1,436 students
Rank: #2626.
Red Rock Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6722
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mijted - Ashfork High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46999 N 5th Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 637-2561
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 637-2561
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #2929.
Bagdad Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #3030.
Sedona Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Kachina Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6464
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6464
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Rank: #3131.
Mijted - Yavapai College Prescott Valley
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6955 Panther Path
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-7911
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-7911
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3232.
Bradshaw Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 E Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4100
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #3333.
Territorial Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1088 Mahan Ln
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Grades: PK-2
| 634 students
Rank: #3434.
South Verde Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Granville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5250 N Stover Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4800
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4800
Grades: K-6
| 514 students
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Yavapai County 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
Academy Of Hope (Closed 2009)
Charter School
47117 1st St
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2487
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2487
Grades: K-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
Ann Clare Learning Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Po Box 11413
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 925-1933
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 925-1933
Grades: 7-9
| 15 students
Aoc-yavapai County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
960 Division St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
7555 E. Long Look Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Grades: K-8
| 51 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
Box 5554
Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342
(928) 567-4475
Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342
(928) 567-4475
Grades: 4-12
| 42 students
25 West Saddlehorn Rd
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 604-6500
Sedona, AZ 86351
(928) 604-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 193 students
6000 E Long Look Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4000
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Capitol High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
P.o. Box 2451
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
30 Hwy 260 East
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-2363
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-2363
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
650 East Center Street
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-3842
Grades: PK
| n/a students
146 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
146 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Prescott, AZ 86303
(520) 445-5400
Grades: 1-12
| 4 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
1985 North Rd 1 West
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7515 East Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 778-5764
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Excel Education Centers Prescott, Llc (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1040 Whipple St. Suite 401
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 541-1701
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 541-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Juniper Canyon Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6763
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6763
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
12606 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1000
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
900 W Iron Springs Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-5400
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-5400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mingus Mountain Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
Hc 76 Hwy 89 A Junction
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(602) 335-2072
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(602) 335-2072
Grades: 6-12
| 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
Pace Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
P.o. Box 1330
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-1805
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-1805
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Pathways Preparatory Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
Po Box 609
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-9213
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-9213
Grades: 6-8
| 10 students
Paulden Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
Po Box 172
Paulden, AZ 86334
(928) 583-0455
Paulden, AZ 86334
(928) 583-0455
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Yavapai County, AZ include Basis Prescott, Arizona Izone Institute and Liberty Traditional School.
How many public schools are located in Yavapai County?
102 public schools are located in Yavapai County.
What percentage of students in Yavapai County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Yavapai County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yavapai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yavapai County include: Bradshaw Mountain High School vs. Prescott High School, Prescott High School vs. Bradshaw Mountain High School, Taylor Hicks School vs. Abia Judd Elementary School
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