For the 2024-25 school year, there are 54 public middle schools serving 12,671 students in Yavapai County, AZ.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Yavapai County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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
Rank: #2727.
Hillside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hc 1 Box 3056
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 442-3416
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #2828.
Yarnell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18912 W Hays Ranch Rd
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 427-3347
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Beaver Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4810 E Beaver Creek Rd
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 567-4631
Rimrock, AZ 86335
(928) 567-4631
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Rank: #3131.
Bradshaw Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12255 E Turquoise Cir
Dewey, AZ 86327
(928) 759-4900
Dewey, AZ 86327
(928) 759-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 280 students
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
Canon School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34360 So. School Loop Rd.
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5588
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
(623) 374-5588
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Rank: #3535.
Kirkland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14200 W. Kirkland/hillside Rd.
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Kirkland, AZ 86332
(928) 442-9488
Grades: PK-8
| 76 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 middle schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yavapai County, AZ include Basis Prescott, Arizona Izone Institute and Liberty Traditional School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yavapai County?
54 public middle schools are located in Yavapai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Yavapai County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle 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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