For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 26,246 students in Yuma, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,720 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Yuma, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Yuma, AZ are Gowan Science Academy, Desert View Academy and Desert View Online School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Yuma have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yuma, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-6
| 931 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Yuma Online Distance Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Dorothy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5777 E 45th Place
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #66.
Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Rank: #88.
Stedy- Arizona Western College
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Alice Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1010.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 827 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Gila Ridge High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6402
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-6402
Grades: 9-12
| 2,325 students
Rank: #1313.
Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 W 6th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4394
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #1414.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Rank: #1515.
Stedy- Central Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 E Plaza Cir Ste 1
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Rank: #1616.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9943 S. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1717.
James B Rolle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2711 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #1818.
Mary A Otondo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #1919.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #2020.
Palmcroft Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 W Palmcroft Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #2121.
Cibola High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,411 students
Rank: #2222.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: #2323.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #2424.
O C Johnson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #2525.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1341 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7600
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #2626.
Gary A. Knox Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2926 S 21st Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5500
Grades: PK-6
| 537 students
Rank: #2727.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #2828.
Crane Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4450 W 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #2929.
Stedy- Gila Ridge High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7150 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3030.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Rank: #3131.
Kofa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,323 students
Rank: #3232.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2650 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #3333.
Salida Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 643 students
Rank: #3434.
Stedy- Cibola High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 373-1006
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Ron Watson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9851 E 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7400
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
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Yuma, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2440 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Aztec High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Jail - Yuma County Sheriff's Office High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 W. Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
400 West 5th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
1020 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Success Academy Yuma (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd.
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yuma, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Yuma, AZ include Gowan Science Academy, Desert View Academy and Desert View Online School.
How many public schools are located in Yuma?
55 public schools are located in Yuma.
What percentage of students in Yuma go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Yuma are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma?
Yuma public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yuma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yuma include: Mary A Otondo Elementary School vs. Sunrise Elementary School, Gila Ridge High School vs. Cibola High School, Kofa High School vs. Cibola High School
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