Public schools in Sedona, AZ
6 open public schools with an address in Sedona, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
841
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Sedona public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Sedona, AZ: 2 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 841 students, an average of 140 per school. The largest campus is Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School (408 students), and the largest elementary school is West Sedona Elementary School (276).
Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 (4467) operates the most schools here (3), 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 13.1:1, 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 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 Sedona
Elementary schools in Sedona
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona Charter School Sedona Charter School Inc. (4492) · Charter | KG–08 | 144 | 10.7:1 | |
| West Sedona Elementary School Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 (4467) | PK–06 | 276 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Sedona
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 (4467) | 06–12 | 408 | 15.4:1 | |
| VACTE - Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified School District Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| VACTE - Yavapai College Sedona Center Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 4 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sedona
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Academy Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 (4467) · Virtual | KG–12 | 9 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.1%
- Hispanic55.1%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Sedona schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (841 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sedona
How many public schools are in Sedona, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Sedona: 2 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 841 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sedona?
Schools with an address in Sedona belong to 3 education agencies, led by Sedona-Oak Creek JUSD #9 (4467) (3 schools), Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (79397) (2 schools), Sedona Charter School Inc. (4492) (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 Sedona?
Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sedona, with 408 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sedona?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Sedona are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sedona 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 Sedona schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sedona public schools is 13.1:1, 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 Sedona 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