For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,419 students in 86301, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 86301, AZ are Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Taylor Hicks School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 86301 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 86301, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86301, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Grades: K-12
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Tri-city College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5522 Side Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Grades: 5-12
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor Hicks School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1845 Campbell Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3276
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Willow Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 776-1212
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Oak Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 541-7700
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
86301, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-yavapai County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
960 Division St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-3156
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
P.o. Box 2451
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 443-8675
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Tri-city Votech High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
2957 N. Hwy 89
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-9125
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-9125
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
300 E Gurley St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-5400
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 86301, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 86301, AZ include Basis Prescott, Tri-city College Prep and Taylor Hicks School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 86301?
5 public elementary schools are located in 86301.
What is the racial composition of students in 86301?
86301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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