Public schools in Yuma, AZ
56 open public schools with an address in Yuma, operated by 11 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
56
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
25,825
55 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
8
4 virtual
An overview of Yuma public schools
The federal directory lists 56 public schools in Yuma, AZ: 26 elementary, 7 middle, 20 high, 3 combined or other. The 55 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 25,825 students, an average of 470 per school. The largest campus is Cibola High School (2,434 students), and the largest elementary school is Mary A Otondo Elementary School (893).
Yuma Elementary District (4499) operates the most schools here (19), and 3 regular districts have at least one Yuma campus, plus 8 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 20.3:1, higher 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 8 charter schools, 4 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 9 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Yuma
Yuma Elementary District (4499)
Public school district
19 schools in Yuma
Crane Elementary District (4501)
Public school district
12 schools in Yuma
Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705)
Specialized public school district
10 schools in Yuma · 13 total
Yuma Union High School District (4507)
Public school district
6 schools in Yuma · 8 total
Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Yuma
The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Yuma · 4 total
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393)
State operated agency
1 school in Yuma · 19 total
GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Yuma · 4 total
Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Yuma · 2 total
Juniper Tree Academy (79064)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Yuma
Yuma Private Industry Council Inc. (4509)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Yuma
Elementary schools in Yuma
26| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Byrne Elementary School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 289 | 19.3:1 | |
| AmeriSchools Academy - Yuma The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) · Charter | KG–08 | 102 | 7.3:1 | |
| Amerischools Academy - Yuma North The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) · Charter | KG–08 | 193 | 12.9:1 | |
| C W Mcgraw Elementary School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–06 | 511 | 18.3:1 | |
| Crane iLearning Academy Crane Elementary District (4501) · Virtual | PK–08 | 0 | — | |
| Desert Mesa Elementary School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 876 | 20.6:1 | |
| Desert View Academy Juniper Tree Academy (79064) · Charter | KG–06 | 881 | 20:1 | |
| Dorothy Hall Elementary Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 601 | 20.4:1 | |
| Gary A. Knox Elementary School Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 528 | 20.3:1 | |
| George Washington Carver Elementary School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–06 | 270 | 13.2:1 | |
| Gowan Science Academy Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–08 | 816 | 25.9:1 | |
| H L Suverkrup Elementary School Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 502 | 22.8:1 | |
| James B Rolle School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–06 | 567 | 20.3:1 | |
| James D Price School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 63 | 9:1 | |
| Mary A Otondo Elementary School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 893 | 23.8:1 | |
| Mesquite Elementary Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 568 | 23.7:1 | |
| O C Johnson School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 352 | 16.8:1 | |
| Palmcroft Elementary School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 406 | 16.2:1 | |
| Pecan Grove Elementary School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–06 | 331 | 14.1:1 | |
| Pueblo Elementary School Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–08 | 598 | 22.1:1 | |
| Ronald Reagan Fundamental School Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 467 | 23.4:1 | |
| Roosevelt School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 254 | 14.9:1 | |
| Salida Del Sol Elementary Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 588 | 19:1 | |
| Sunrise Elementary School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | PK–05 | 655 | 19.6:1 | |
| Valley Horizon Elementary School Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–06 | 460 | 17:1 | |
| Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy Yuma Elementary District (4499) · Virtual | KG–08 | 18 | — |
Middle schools in Yuma
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Dome Middle School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | 06–08 | 939 | 25.2:1 | |
| Centennial Middle School Crane Elementary District (4501) | 06–08 | 646 | 22.3:1 | |
| Crane Middle School Crane Elementary District (4501) | 06–08 | 554 | 22.2:1 | |
| Fourth Avenue Junior High School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | 06–08 | 364 | 17.2:1 | |
| Gila Vista Jr High School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | 06–08 | 551 | 24.8:1 | |
| R Pete Woodard Jr High School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | 06–08 | 614 | 21:1 | |
| Ron Watson Middle School Yuma Elementary District (4499) | 06–08 | 548 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Yuma
20| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibola High School Yuma Union High School District (4507) | 09–12 | 2,434 | 25.2:1 | |
| Desert View Middle & High School Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) · Charter | 06–12 | 225 | 20.5:1 | |
| Desert View Online School Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) · Charter · Virtual | 07–12 | 5 | 1.1:1 | |
| Educational Opportunity Center Charter High School Yuma Private Industry Council Inc. (4509) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 101 | 20.2:1 | |
| Gila Ridge High School Yuma Union High School District (4507) | 09–12 | 2,249 | 24.6:1 | |
| Kofa High School Yuma Union High School District (4507) | 09–12 | 1,976 | 22.5:1 | |
| STEDY - Northern Arizona University Campus Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | — | — | |
| STEDY- Arizona Western College Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 4 | — | |
| STEDY- Aztec HS Satellite Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| STEDY- Central Campus Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 2 | 0.4:1 | |
| STEDY- Cibola High School Satellite Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| STEDY- Desert View Academy Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| STEDY- Gila Ridge HS Satellite Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 2 | — | |
| STEDY- Kofa HS Satellite Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| STEDY- Vista HS Satellite Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| STEDY- Yuma HS Satellite Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Student Choice High School - Yuma GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 486 | 121.5:1 | |
| Vista High School Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 175 | 12:1 | |
| Yuma High School Yuma Union High School District (4507) | 09–12 | 1,040 | 21.1:1 | |
| Yuma Online Distance Academy Yuma Union High School District (4507) · Virtual | 09–12 | 53 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Yuma
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Beginnings Pre-School Crane Elementary District (4501) | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Harvest Preparatory Academy Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501) · Charter | KG–12 | 1,068 | 18.4:1 | |
| Southwest Region Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) · Special Education School | PK–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.7%
- Hispanic81.9%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 46 Yuma schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (25,825 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Yuma
How many public schools are in Yuma, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 56 open public schools with a location address in Yuma: 26 elementary, 7 middle, 20 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 25,825 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Yuma?
Schools with an address in Yuma belong to 11 education agencies, led by Yuma Elementary District (4499) (19 schools), Crane Elementary District (4501) (12 schools), Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (ST (92705) (10 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Yuma?
Cibola High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Yuma, with 2,434 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Yuma?
Yes. 8 of the 56 public schools in Yuma are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including AmeriSchools Academy - Yuma, Amerischools Academy - Yuma North, Desert View Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Yuma schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Yuma public schools is 20.3:1, higher 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 Yuma 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