Public schools in Prescott Valley, AZ
17 open public schools with an address in Prescott Valley, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,760
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
6
1 virtual
An overview of Prescott Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Prescott Valley, AZ: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,760 students, an average of 339 per school. The largest campus is Bradshaw Mountain High School (1,616 students), and the largest elementary school is Liberty Traditional School (747).
Humboldt Unified District (4469) operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Prescott Valley campus, plus 6 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 17:1, similar to 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 6 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Prescott Valley
Humboldt Unified District (4469)
Public school district
9 schools in Prescott Valley · 12 total
Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Prescott Valley
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (91131)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott Valley · 2 total
Franklin Phonetic Primary School Inc. (4495)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott Valley
Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090)
Specialized public school district
1 school in Prescott Valley · 12 total
PACE Preparatory Academy Inc. (79068)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley Charter School (88317)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott Valley
Yavapai Accommodation School District (79379)
Public school district
1 school in Prescott Valley · 2 total
Elementary schools in Prescott Valley
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) · Charter | KG–03 | 266 | 24.2:1 | |
| Coyote Springs Elementary School Humboldt Unified District (4469) | PK–06 | 457 | 15.5:1 | |
| Franklin Phonetic Primary School Franklin Phonetic Primary School Inc. (4495) · Charter | KG–08 | 362 | 13.7:1 | |
| Granville Elementary School Humboldt Unified District (4469) | PK–06 | 448 | 17.6:1 | |
| Lake Valley Elementary School Humboldt Unified District (4469) | KG–06 | 303 | 12.9:1 | |
| Liberty Traditional School Humboldt Unified District (4469) | PK–08 | 747 | 21.7:1 | |
| Mountain View Elementary School Humboldt Unified District (4469) | PK–06 | 376 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Prescott Valley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Montessori Charter School Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) · Charter | 02–08 | 294 | 22.6:1 | |
| Glassford Hill Middle School Humboldt Unified District (4469) | 07–08 | 0 | — |
High schools in Prescott Valley
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (91131) · Charter | 09–12 | 327 | 21.8:1 | |
| Bradshaw Mountain High School Humboldt Unified District (4469) | 09–12 | 1,616 | 22.7:1 | |
| MIJTED - Bradshaw Mountain High School Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| PACE Preparatory Academy PACE Preparatory Academy Inc. (79068) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 108 | 15.4:1 | |
| Yavapai County High School Yavapai Accommodation School District (79379) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 23 | 7.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Prescott Valley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradshaw Mountain Online Academy Humboldt Unified District (4469) · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Bright Futures Preschool Humboldt Unified District (4469) | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Prescott Valley School Prescott Valley Charter School (88317) · Charter | KG–12 | 433 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.3%
- Hispanic38.5%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Prescott Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,760 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Prescott Valley
How many public schools are in Prescott Valley, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Prescott Valley: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 5,760 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Prescott Valley?
Schools with an address in Prescott Valley belong to 8 education agencies, led by Humboldt Unified District (4469) (9 schools), Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) (2 schools), Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (91131) (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 Prescott Valley?
Bradshaw Mountain High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Prescott Valley, with 1,616 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Prescott Valley?
Yes. 6 of the 17 public schools in Prescott Valley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Acorn Montessori Charter School, Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West, Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Prescott Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Prescott Valley public schools is 17:1, similar to 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 Prescott 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