📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 14 Rated Districts in Yavapai County, AZ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Prescott Unified District | Prescott | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #2 | Congress Elementary District | Congress | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #3 | Ash Fork Joint Unified District | Ash Fork | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #4 | Humboldt Unified District | Prescott Valley | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #5 | Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary District | Clarkdale | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #6 | Kirkland Elementary District | Kirkland | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #7 | Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District | Cottonwood | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #8 | Chino Valley Unified District | Chino Valley | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #9 | Bagdad Unified School District | Bagdad | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #10 | Beaver Creek Elementary District | Rimrock | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #11 | Camp Verde Unified District | Camp Verde | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #12 | Mingus Union High School District | Cottonwood | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #13 | Mayer Unified District | Mayer | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #14 | Seligman Unified District | Seligman | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
Best School Districts in Yavapai County, Arizona (2026)
This page lists the 14 public school districts headquartered in Yavapai County, Arizona that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using AASA 2025 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Arizona, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Yavapai County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Yavapai County, Arizona? ▼
Among the 14 rated districts in Yavapai County, Arizona, the highest-rated is Prescott Unified District (Prescott), rated 7/10 (Good) and in the 67th percentile of Arizona districts on AASA 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Arizona and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.