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5 schools in Colorado City

Arizona · Public K-12

Colorado City hosts 5 public K-12 schools inside Arizona, collectively enrolling about 1,066 students (around 213 per campus).

7-year change in Colorado City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,066
+12 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Colorado City High SchoolElementaryM-M·
Colorado City Jr High SchoolElementaryM-M·
Cottonwood ElementaryElementaryPK-05338
El Capitan Public SchoolHigh06-12206
Masada Charter SchoolCombinedKG-09522

About Colorado City

Colorado City is a sparse Arizona city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,066 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 213, lower than the state mean of about 508.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 1,054 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,066 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Colorado City discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Colorado City, Arizona?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Colorado City, with a combined enrollment of about 1,066.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Colorado City?
Colorado City has 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Colorado City?
Masada Charter School is the largest public school in Colorado City by enrollment, with approximately 522 students.
What school districts serve Colorado City?
Colorado City is served by 2 public school districts, including Masada Charter School Inc. (79499), Colorado City Unified District (4370).
What grade levels do public schools in Colorado City cover?
Public schools in Colorado City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Colorado City?
1 of the 5 public schools in Colorado City are charter schools.