Public schools in Prescott, AZ
18 open public schools with an address in Prescott, operated by 9 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,281
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Prescott public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Prescott, AZ: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,281 students, an average of 293 per school. The largest campus is Prescott High School (1,497 students), and the largest elementary school is Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School (512).
Prescott Unified District (4466) operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Prescott campus, plus 7 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 13.9:1, lower 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 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Prescott
Prescott Unified District (4466)
Public school district
8 schools in Prescott
Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090)
Specialized public school district
3 schools in Prescott · 12 total
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92320)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott
Compass Points International Inc (90533)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott
La Tierra Community School Inc (90900)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott
Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba: (10965)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott
Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott
Skyview School Inc. (4496)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Prescott
Yavapai Accommodation School District (79379)
Public school district
1 school in Prescott · 2 total
Elementary schools in Prescott
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abia Judd Elementary School Prescott Unified District (4466) | KG–05 | 471 | 14.8:1 | |
| Granite Mountain Upper Elementary School Prescott Unified District (4466) | KG–08 | 512 | 17.1:1 | |
| La Tierra Community School La Tierra Community School Inc (90900) · Charter | KG–08 | 135 | 10.4:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Prescott Unified District (4466) | KG–05 | 275 | 15.2:1 | |
| Skyview School Skyview School Inc. (4496) · Charter | KG–08 | 214 | 13.4:1 | |
| Taylor Hicks School Prescott Unified District (4466) | KG–05 | 370 | 13.5:1 | |
| Willow Creek Charter School Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967) · Charter | KG–08 | 71 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Prescott
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott Mile High Middle School Prescott Unified District (4466) | 05–08 | 482 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in Prescott
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire High School Yavapai Accommodation School District (79379) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 48 | 16:1 | |
| Genesis Academy Prescott Unified District (4466) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 66 | — | |
| MICTED - Culinary Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| MICTED - Yavapai College CTEC Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 70 | — | |
| MIJTED - Prescott High School Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy Compass Points International Inc (90533) · Charter | 07–12 | 143 | 7.9:1 | |
| Prescott High School Prescott Unified District (4466) | 08–12 | 1,497 | 24.4:1 | |
| Tri-City College Prep Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba: (10965) · Charter | 05–12 | 278 | 13.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Prescott
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASIS Prescott BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92320) · Charter | KG–12 | 610 | 13.6:1 | |
| Discovery Gardens Preschool Prescott Unified District (4466) | PK–PK | 39 | 3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.7%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Prescott schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,281 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Prescott
How many public schools are in Prescott, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Prescott: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 8 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,281 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Prescott?
Schools with an address in Prescott belong to 9 education agencies, led by Prescott Unified District (4466) (8 schools), Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) (3 schools), BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92320) (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?
Prescott High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Prescott, with 1,497 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Prescott?
Yes. 6 of the 18 public schools in Prescott are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including BASIS Prescott, La Tierra Community School, Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Prescott schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Prescott public schools is 13.9:1, lower 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 Prescott 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