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Best 86326 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,992 students in 86326, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86326, AZ are Arizona Izone Institute, Liberty Leadership Academy and Mountain View Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86326 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86326, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 86326, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona Izone Institute
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Liberty Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 641-4631
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2939 E Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-8144
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7039
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2030 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Gr: K-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Education Services
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Mingus Online Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
132 W General Crook Trl
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Cottonwood Community School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2231
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 86326, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86326, AZ include Arizona Izone Institute, Liberty Leadership Academy and Mountain View Preparatory School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86326?
9 public middle schools are located in 86326.
What is the racial composition of students in 86326?
86326 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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