For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,066 students in 86021, AZ (there are , serving 108 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 86021, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 86021, AZ are Masada Charter School, Cottonwood Elementary School and El Capitan Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Gr: K-9 | 509 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
El Capitan Public School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
86021, Arizona 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Gr: 6-12
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
255 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 86021, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 86021, AZ include Masada Charter School, Cottonwood Elementary School and El Capitan Public School.
How many public schools are located in 86021?
3 public schools are located in 86021.
What percentage of students in 86021 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 86021 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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