For the 2024-25 school year, there are 63 public elementary schools serving 16,349 students in Yavapai County, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yavapai County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 - 97. - 9.
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 - 97. - 9.
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 - 97. - 9.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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
Rank: #2323.
Clarkdale-jerome Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1615 Main St
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
(928) 634-5035
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
(928) 634-5035
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Del Rio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1036 N Road 1 W
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4414
Grades: 3-5
| 479 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Granite Mountain Middle School
Magnet 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
| 520 students
Rank: #2626.
Congress Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26400 S. Tenderfoot Hill Road
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Congress, AZ 85332
(928) 427-9850
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
Rank: #2727.
Ash Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #2828.
Lake Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 N Starlight Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4200
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4200
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #2929.
Coyote Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 N. Robert Rd
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4300
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4300
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #3030.
Oak Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11490 Purple Sage
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 639-5109
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 639-5109
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Washington Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #3333.
Prescott Mile High Middle School
Magnet 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
| 578 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Seligman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N. Main Street
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Grades: PK-8
| 139 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 elementary schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yavapai County, AZ include Basis Prescott, Arizona Izone Institute and Liberty Traditional School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yavapai County?
63 public elementary schools are located in Yavapai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Yavapai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Yavapai County include: Abia Judd Elementary School vs. Taylor Hicks School, Taylor Hicks School vs. Abia Judd Elementary School, Tri-city College Prep vs. Basis Prescott
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