Public schools in Williams, AZ
5 open public schools with an address in Williams, operated by 3 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
706
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Williams public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Williams, AZ: 2 elementary, 3 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 706 students, an average of 141 per school. The largest campus is Williams Elementary/Middle School (423 students).
Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381) operates the most schools here (2), 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 14.1:1, 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Williams
Elementary schools in Williams
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary - Williams Heritage Elementary School (81076) · Charter | KG–08 | 52 | 8.7:1 | |
| Williams Elementary/Middle School Williams Unified District (4193) | PK–08 | 423 | 18.4:1 |
High schools in Williams
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAVIAT - Williams High School Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| CAVIAT-Williams Central Program Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Williams High School Williams Unified District (4193) | 09–12 | 231 | 14.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44%
- Hispanic47%
- Black2.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Williams schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (706 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Williams
How many public schools are in Williams, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Williams: 2 elementary, 3 high. Together they reported 706 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Williams?
Schools with an address in Williams belong to 3 education agencies, led by Coconino Association for Vocation Industry and Tec (79381) (2 schools), Williams Unified District (4193) (2 schools), Heritage Elementary School (81076) (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 Williams?
Williams High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Williams, with 231 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Williams?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Williams are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Heritage Elementary - Williams. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Williams schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Williams public schools is 14.1:1, 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 Williams 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