Public schools in Chino Valley, AZ
7 open public schools with an address in Chino Valley, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,378
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Chino Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Chino Valley, AZ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,378 students, an average of 340 per school. The largest campus is Chino Valley High School (712 students), and the largest elementary school is Territorial Early Childhood Center (577).
Chino Valley Unified District (4474) operates the most schools here (4), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Chino Valley
Elementary schools in Chino Valley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Elementary School Chino Valley Unified District (4474) | 03–05 | 477 | 19.1:1 | |
| Mingus Springs Charter School Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) · Charter | KG–08 | 151 | 16.8:1 | |
| Territorial Early Childhood Center Chino Valley Unified District (4474) | PK–02 | 577 | 18.9:1 |
Middle schools in Chino Valley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle School Chino Valley Unified District (4474) | 06–08 | 461 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Chino Valley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Valley High School Chino Valley Unified District (4474) | 09–12 | 712 | 26.2:1 | |
| MIJTED - Chino Valley High School Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| MIJTED - Yavapai College Agribusiness & Technology Center Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.8%
- Hispanic32.1%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Chino Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,378 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chino Valley
How many public schools are in Chino Valley, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Chino Valley: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,378 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chino Valley?
Schools with an address in Chino Valley belong to 3 education agencies, led by Chino Valley Unified District (4474) (4 schools), Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) (2 schools), Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chino Valley?
Chino Valley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chino Valley, with 712 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chino Valley?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Chino Valley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mingus Springs Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chino Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chino Valley public schools is 19.1:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chino Valley guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities