For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public charter schools serving 3,646 students in Yavapai County, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Yavapai County, AZ are Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Liberty Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yavapai County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Yavapai County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Desert Star Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1240 S Recycler Rd
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 282-0171
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 282-0171
Grades: K-8
| 155 students
Rank: #99.
Pace Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6711 E 2nd St
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-9675
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-9675
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #1010.
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8556 E Loos Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Grades: 4-8
| 266 students
Rank: #1111.
Willow Creek Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Grades: K-8
| 87 students
Rank: #1212.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6116 E. Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Oak Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Rank: #1414.
Prescott Valley School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9500 E Lorna Ln
Prescott Valley, AZ 86312
(928) 772-8744
Prescott Valley, AZ 86312
(928) 772-8744
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Mingus Springs Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7555 E Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Grades: K-3
| 252 students
Rank: #1919.
Park View Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8300 E Dana Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-5115
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-5115
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Paulden Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24850 N Naples St
Paulden, AZ 86334
(928) 636-1430
Paulden, AZ 86334
(928) 636-1430
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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 charter schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Yavapai County, AZ include Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Liberty Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Yavapai County?
20 public charter schools are located in Yavapai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Yavapai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Yavapai County include: Tri-city College Prep vs. Basis Prescott, Basis Prescott vs. Tri-city College Prep, Mountain Oak Charter School vs. Skyview School
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