For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,036 students in Prescott, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Prescott, AZ are Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Skyview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prescott, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Prescott have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Prescott, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Gr: K-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Tri-city College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5522 Side Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Gr: 5-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Skyview School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 S Rush St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Granite Mountain Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 N Williamson Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 717-3253
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Prescott High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Gr: 8-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
La Tierra Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 N Virginia St
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Willow Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Prescott Mile High Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Granite St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3241
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 717-3241
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3272
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3272
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Oak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Prescott, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Prescott, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Prescott, AZ include Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Skyview School.
How many public middle schools are located in Prescott?
11 public middle schools are located in Prescott.
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott?
Prescott public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Prescott are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Prescott include: Tri-city College Prep vs. Basis Prescott, Basis Prescott vs. Tri-city College Prep, Mountain Oak Charter School vs. Skyview School
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