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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Flagstaff Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,294 students in Flagstaff, AZ (there are 7 private schools, serving 911 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Flagstaff, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Flagstaff, AZ are Haven Montessori Charter School, Basis Flagstaff and Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flagstaff, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Flagstaff have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Flagstaff, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haven Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
621 W Clay Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 522-0985
Gr: K-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Gr: K-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Mountain School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
311 W Cattle Drive Trl
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 779-2392
Gr: K-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Charles W Sechrist Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2230 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Manuel Demiguel Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3500 S Gillenwater Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86005
(928) 773-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Northland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Gr: 6-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Montessori Charter School Of Flagstaff - Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 N Locust St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 226-1212
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Pine Forest School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2257 E Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-9880
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Flagstaff Junior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 W Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-6007
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Northern Arizona Distance Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6021
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Eva Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 N Bonito St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4044
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Flagstaff High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 W Elm Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,631 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Sturgeon Cromer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7150 Silver Saddle Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4150
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Thomas M Knoles Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4005 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Ponderosa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2384 N. Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Coconino High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 N Izabel St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-7223
Gr: 6-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Mount Elden Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
John Q Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4110
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Sinagua Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2222.
Lura Kinsey Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 S Lone Tree Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
W F Killip Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 E 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4080
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Leupp Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Leupp Public School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3285 E Sparrow Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 686-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ccasd Online Instruction
2384 N. Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Flagstaff, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Flagstaff, AZ include Haven Montessori Charter School, Basis Flagstaff and Mountain School.
How many public schools are located in Flagstaff?
27 public schools are located in Flagstaff.
What percentage of students in Flagstaff go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Flagstaff are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Flagstaff are often viewed compared to one another?

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