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Best Yavapai County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 3,936 students in Yavapai County, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yavapai County, AZ are Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Liberty Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yavapai County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Yavapai County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Yavapai County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
5522 Side Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Gr: 5-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Skyview School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 S Rush St
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-1730
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Sedona Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
165 Kachina Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 204-6464
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
La Tierra Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
124 N Virginia St
Prescott, AZ 86304
(928) 445-5100
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Desert Star Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1240 S Recycler Rd
Cornville, AZ 86325
(928) 282-0171
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Willow Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3272
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8556 E Loos Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Gr: 2-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 E Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-0238
Gr: K-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6116 E. Highway 69
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-6747
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Prescott Valley School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9500 E Lorna Ln
Prescott Valley, AZ 86312
(928) 772-8744
Gr: K-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Pace Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6711 E 2nd St
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-9675
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Mountain Oak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1455 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Mingus Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1919.
Paulden Community School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
24850 N Naples St
Paulden, AZ 86334
(928) 910-4425
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yavapai County, AZ include Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Liberty Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Yavapai County?
19 public charter schools are located in Yavapai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Yavapai County are often viewed compared to one another?

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