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Yavapai County

Arizona · Public K-12

Yavapai County operates 107 public K-12 schools across Arizona, with a combined student body of roughly 23,538 and a county population near 245,480. That works out to 51 elementary, 8 middle, and 39 high schools.

7-year change in Yavapai County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
23,538
-1,103 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
82
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
59%
was 64%
% Hispanic
34%
was 29%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
107
42 districts
Enrollment
23,538
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,613
Above Arizona avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
51
11,963 students
Middle
8
2,567 students
High
39
7,608 students
Combined / other
9
1,400 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Humboldt Unified District (4469)
5,159 students · 42 districts in Yavapai County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Yavapai County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
81%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
33%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
55
15.4% under 18

Test scores in Yavapai County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 28 schools ranked. Arizona state average: 45.4%.

See all 28 schools in Yavapai County ranked by score →

All schools (107)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
VACTE - Sedona-Oak Creek Joint Unified School DistrictSedonaHigh09-120·
Washington Traditional SchoolPrescottElementaryKG-080·
Canyon View Prep AcademyPrescott ValleyElementaryM-M··
Clarkdale-Jerome Online Learning AcademyClarkdaleElementaryM-M··
Mayer Junior High SchoolMayerElementaryM-M··
Park View Middle SchoolPrescott ValleyElementaryM-M··
The Academy At MingusCottonwoodElementaryM-M··

Cities in Yavapai County

Prescott19 schoolsPrescott Valley19 schoolsCottonwood14 schoolsCamp Verde8 schoolsChino Valley6 schoolsSedona6 schoolsAsh Fork4 schoolsBagdad4 schoolsMayer4 schoolsPrescott Vly3 schoolsSeligman3 schoolsClarkdale2 schoolsDewey-Humboldt2 schoolsBagdad1 schoolBlack Canyon City1 schoolChino Valley1 schoolCongress1 schoolCornville1 schoolCornville1 schoolCrown King1 schoolKirkland1 schoolPaulden1 schoolPeeples Valley1 schoolPrescott1 schoolRimrock1 schoolSkull Valley1 school

About Yavapai County

In Arizona, Yavapai County is a middle-population county of about 245,480 residents. 107 public schools across the county instructs about 23,538 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $69,613, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 8% above the Arizona median.

In terms of grade levels, Yavapai County consists of 51 elementary schools (11,963 students), 8 middle schools (2,567), 39 high schools (7,608), and 9 combined or other schools.

Humboldt Unified District (4469) is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,159 students across Yavapai County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 23,538 students, shrank 4% from the 24,641 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 64% to 59%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Yavapai County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County, Arizona has 107 public K-12 schools serving approximately 23,538 students.
How many high schools are in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County, Arizona has 39 public high schools, serving approximately 7,608 students.
How many middle schools are in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County, Arizona has 8 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,567 students.
How many elementary schools are in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County, Arizona has 51 public elementary schools, serving approximately 11,963 students.
What is the largest school district in Yavapai County?
Humboldt Unified District (4469) is the largest school district in Yavapai County, serving approximately 5,159 students. The county contains 42 school districts overall.
What is the population of Yavapai County?
Yavapai County, Arizona has a population of approximately 245,480, with a median age of 55. About 15.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Yavapai County?
Median household income in Yavapai County is $69,613, above the Arizona average of $64,265. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Yavapai County?
Approximately 30.3% of adults 25 and older in Yavapai County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Yavapai County schools?
Across Yavapai County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Yavapai County?
Yavapai County residents are approximately 81% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Yavapai County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data