Public schools in Mohave Valley, AZ
5 open public schools with an address in Mohave Valley, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,070
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Mohave Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mohave Valley, AZ: 2 elementary, 3 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,070 students, an average of 214 per school. The largest campus is River Valley High School (585 students), and the largest elementary school is Mohave Valley Junior High School (451).
Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) operates the most schools here (2), and 2 regular districts have at least one Mohave Valley campus, 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 20.2:1, 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Mohave Valley
Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379)
Public school district
2 schools in Mohave Valley · 4 total
Colorado River Union High School District (4381)
Public school district
1 school in Mohave Valley · 3 total
Pillar Charter School (87334)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mohave Valley
Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)
Specialized public school district
1 school in Mohave Valley · 10 total
Elementary schools in Mohave Valley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave Valley Connections Academy Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) · Virtual | KG–08 | 28 | — | |
| Mohave Valley Junior High School Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) | KG–08 | 451 | 37.6:1 |
High schools in Mohave Valley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Academy of Business & Finance Pillar Charter School (87334) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 6 | 1.3:1 | |
| River Valley High School Colorado River Union High School District (4381) | 09–12 | 585 | 20.2:1 | |
| WAVE - River Valley High School Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.6%
- Hispanic34.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Mohave Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,070 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mohave Valley
How many public schools are in Mohave Valley, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mohave Valley: 2 elementary, 3 high. Together they reported 1,070 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mohave Valley?
Schools with an address in Mohave Valley belong to 4 education agencies, led by Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) (2 schools), Colorado River Union High School District (4381) (1 school), Pillar Charter School (87334) (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 Mohave Valley?
River Valley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mohave Valley, with 585 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mohave Valley?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Mohave Valley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pillar Academy of Business & Finance. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mohave Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mohave Valley public schools is 20.2:1, 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 Mohave 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