Best Schools in Prescott, Arizona
25 schools · 11 Elementary · 1 Middle · 8 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Prescott?
Use this page to compare every school in Prescott by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Granite Mountain Middle School
Elementary · Prescott Unified District (4466). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Tri-City College Prep
High · Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Skyview School
Elementary · Skyview School Inc. (4496). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Prescott for 2026 are Granite Mountain Middle School (8.3/10), Tri-City College Prep (8.2/10), and Skyview School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
25
19 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$541,533
home value · ACS
Districts
10
serving the city
Schools
25
19 public · 6 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$541,533
home value · ACS
Districts
10
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +9.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Prescott schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Prescott
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 25 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite Mountain Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Tri-City College Prep | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Skyview School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Abia Judd Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Basis Prescott | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Prescott Mile High Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Taylor Hicks School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Prescott High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Aspire High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | La Tierra Community School | 5.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $73,140
- Median home value
- $541,533
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Avg commute
- 20 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
38% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Prescott compares
Arizona rank
#43 of 97
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Arizona avg (6.3)
Median household income
$73k
103% of Arizona median
Schools in this city
21
10 districts draw attendance lines through Prescott
Prescott is not one school system. 10 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 42% of the public campuses.
Prescott Unified District (4466) is the largest slice at 8 of 19 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Prescott address is choosing a district first.
Among 15 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.0 to 8.3 — the spread is inside Prescott, not a citywide average.
- Prescott Unified District (4466)8 public · 42%
- Mountain Institute Cted #2 (90090)3 public · 16%
- Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92320)1 public · 5%
- Compass Points International Inc (90533)1 public · 5%
- La Tierra Community School Inc (90900)1 public · 5%
About Schools in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott's public school system spans 15 ranked schools, giving families a manageable landscape to navigate. The city averages 6.5 out of 10 across all ranked schools — a solid midpoint — but the real story is at the top: 7 of 15 schools, or 47%, score 7 or higher, meaning nearly half the district clears a meaningful performance bar. That concentration of strong schools gives parents real options rather than a single safe choice.
Elementary education is where Prescott performs best. Taylor Hicks School leads the city with an 8.3 out of 10, the highest score among all ranked public schools. La Tierra Community School sits just behind at 8.2, and Lincoln Elementary adds a third strong option at 7.9. Three elementary schools above 7.5 in one mid-sized city is a notable signal for families with younger children — competitive placement at the elementary level is less of a gamble here than in larger metros where strong schools are spread thin. Discovery Gardens Preschool rounds out the early-learning tier at 7.5, useful context for parents thinking ahead to kindergarten pipelines.
At the secondary level, Aspire High School scores 7.9 out of 10 — the strongest high school in the ranked set and well above the city average. Parents of middle and high schoolers have a clear anchor point when evaluating secondary options.
Practically, Prescott rewards parents who look beyond address-based defaults. The 6.5 city average masks real variance: the gap between the top school (8.3) and the bottom of the ranked pool is wide enough that school selection matters. Families moving into the area should map their home search against the cluster of 7-plus schools rather than assuming neighborhood proximity guarantees a strong placement. With 15 ranked schools and nearly half scoring above 7, Prescott offers enough quality density that most families can find a well-rated option without an extreme commute — but it takes active comparison rather than defaulting to the nearest building.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 486 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 214 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.0 | ||
| 3 | 490 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 393 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 5 | 139 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.7 | ||
| 6 | 57 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 7 | 90 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.1 | ||
| 8 | 290 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate 111 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Primavera SchoolPrivate 113 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 11 elementary schools in Prescott
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 546 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
High Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 280 students · 5th–12th | 8.2 |
| 2 | 1,466 students · 8th–12th | 6.0 |
| 3 | 56 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
| 4 | 47 students · 9th–12th | 5.5 |
| 5 | 152 students · 7th–12th | 5.4 |
| 6 | 79 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
| 7 | 2 students · 9th–12th | — |
| 8 | 8 students · 9th–12th | — |
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 599 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 2 | 137 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.3 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 68 students · Kindergarten–9th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 491 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | AscendPrivate 16 students · UG–UG | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Prescott
Prescott, Arizona · 25 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$73,140
Median Home Value
$541,533
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
Population
65,245
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Community Profile
Prescott has a median household income of $73,140. It is a well-educated community where 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $541,533, with a median rent of $1,340/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.1%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Arizona
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 8
- Other
- 5
Resources
School Districts (10)
Skyview School Inc. (4496)
1 school · 214 students
Mountain Oak Charter School Inc. (78873)
1 school · 90 students
Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967)
1 school · 57 students
Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. dba: (10965)
1 school · 280 students
Yavapai Accommodation School District (79379)
2 schools · 86 students
Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090)
12 schools · 57 students
Compass Points International Inc (90533)
1 school · 152 students
La Tierra Community School Inc (90900)
1 school · 139 students
BASIS Charter Schools Inc. (92320)
1 school · 599 students
Prescott Unified District (4466)
9 schools · 3,887 students
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Prescott, Arizona
How many schools are in Prescott, Arizona?
Prescott has 25 schools, including 19 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Prescott, Arizona?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Prescott is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Prescott, Arizona?
The top-ranked school in Prescott on MySchoolScout is Granite Mountain Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Prescott, Arizona?
The top-ranked elementary school in Prescott on MySchoolScout is Granite Mountain Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Prescott, Arizona?
The top-ranked middle school in Prescott on MySchoolScout is Prescott Mile High Middle School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What is the best high school in Prescott, Arizona?
The top-ranked high school in Prescott on MySchoolScout is Tri-City College Prep with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Prescott, Arizona?
Prescott is served by 10 school districts: Skyview School Inc. (4496), Mountain Oak Charter School Inc. (78873), Painted Pony Ranch Charter School (10967), Mary Ellen Halvorson Educational Foundation. Dba: (10965), Yavapai Accommodation School District (79379), Mountain Institute Cted #2 (90090), Compass Points International Inc (90533), La Tierra Community School Inc (90900), Basis Charter Schools Inc. (92320), Prescott Unified District (4466).
What is the education level in Prescott, Arizona?
According to Census data, 42% of adults in Prescott have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Prescott, Arizona?
The median household income in Prescott is approximately $73,140 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Prescott, Arizona?
Yes, Prescott has 6 private schools alongside 19 public schools. The top-rated private school is Sacred Heart Catholic School with a score of 8.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prescott, Arizona?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Prescott is 28.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Prescott, Arizona?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.