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Below Average

#221 of 225 private schools in AZ

Rise Resource Center

School

301 N WILLARD ST, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Private

Enrollment

46

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

4.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Arizona private schools

#221 of 225

In Cottonwood

#2 of 2

public schools

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Rise Resource Center

4.0/10

School in Cottonwood · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Cottonwood Community School

6.6/10

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Cottonwood Education Services

4.9/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Rise Resource Center

Rise Resource Center is a private school in Cottonwood, AZ. Rise Resource Center serves approximately 46 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Rise Resource Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 225 private schools in AZ.

How it compares2.3 pts below AZ schools
  • This school 4.0 · Below Average
  • AZ avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 46 students, Rise Resource Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Rise Resource Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Rise Resource Center compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Cottonwood, AZ

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
This School
vs
16.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
46
This School
vs
317
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.0
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 71.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 23.9% vs 0%
Rise Resource Center Cottonwood Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Rise Resource Center (this school) 4.0
Cottonwood Community School 6.6
Cottonwood Education Services 4.9
Liberty Leadership Academy 6.6
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood 6.2
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School 6.9
Mingus Union High School 5.2
Mingus Online Academy
VACTE - Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education
Mountain View Preparatory School 4.7
American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde 2.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 38%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.3 / 10
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Enrollment 46
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 71.7%
Hispanic 23.9%
Native American 4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

301 N WILLARD ST, Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rise Resource Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood (rated 6.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cottonwood Education Services (rated 4.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Cottonwood, see our Cottonwood schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Cottonwood Community School Cottonwood 0.1 mi 6.6
Cottonwood Education Services Cottonwood 0.1 mi 4.9
VERDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cottonwood 0.3 mi 5.3
Liberty Leadership Academy Cottonwood 1.0 mi 6.6
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood Cottonwood 1.3 mi 6.2
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School Cottonwood 2.0 mi 6.9
Mingus Union High School Cottonwood 2.1 mi 5.2
Mingus Online Academy Cottonwood 2.1 mi
VACTE - Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education Cottonwood 2.5 mi
Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School Clarkdale 3.0 mi 6.3
Mountain View Preparatory School Cottonwood 3.5 mi 4.7
Oak Creek Elementary School Cornville 7.0 mi 6.8
Desert Star Community School Cornville 7.9 mi 5.2
MINGUS MOUNTAIN ACADEMY Prescott Valley 11.5 mi 8.2
VACTE - Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified School District Sedona 13.2 mi
Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School Sedona 13.2 mi 4.8
Red Rock Academy Sedona 13.2 mi
VACTE - Yavapai College Sedona Center Sedona 13.4 mi
Camp Verde Middle School Camp Verde 14.2 mi 4.4
Camp Verde High School Camp Verde 14.2 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 86326 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$58,250

Median Home Value

$312,400

Median Rent

$1,102/mo

Population

25,476

College Educated

24.8%

Homeownership

64%

Avg Commute

20.9 min

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Median Age

50.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rise Resource Center

What grades does Rise Resource Center serve?

Rise Resource Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Rise Resource Center?

Rise Resource Center has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Resource Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Rise Resource Center is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Rise Resource Center rank in AZ?

Rise Resource Center ranks #221 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Rise Resource Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Rise Resource Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Rise Resource Center a private school?

Yes, Rise Resource Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Rise Resource Center a religious school?

No, Rise Resource Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
46
Gender Split
85% M / 15% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Yavapai County

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