Public schools in Wickenburg, AZ
5 open public schools with an address in Wickenburg, operated by 2 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
817
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Wickenburg public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wickenburg, AZ: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 817 students, an average of 163 per school. The largest campus is Wickenburg High School (384 students), and the largest elementary school is Hassayampa Elementary School (282).
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.6:1, 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 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 Wickenburg
Elementary schools in Wickenburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hassayampa Elementary School Wickenburg Unified District (4236) | PK–05 | 282 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Wickenburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulture Peak Middle School Wickenburg Unified District (4236) | 04–08 | 118 | 11.7:1 |
High schools in Wickenburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-MEC - Wickenburg High School West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Wickenburg High School Wickenburg Unified District (4236) | 06–12 | 384 | 15.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wickenburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg Virtual Academy Wickenburg Unified District (4236) · Virtual | KG–12 | 33 | 41.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.3%
- Hispanic45.3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Wickenburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (817 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wickenburg
How many public schools are in Wickenburg, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wickenburg: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 817 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wickenburg?
Schools with an address in Wickenburg belong to 2 education agencies, led by Wickenburg Unified District (4236) (4 schools), West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) (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 Wickenburg?
Wickenburg High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wickenburg, with 384 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wickenburg?
No school with an address in Wickenburg is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arizona.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wickenburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wickenburg public schools is 15.6:1, 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 Wickenburg 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