Best Schools in Yuma, AZ
Yuma, AZ has a total of 77 schools including 24 high schools, 16 middle schools and 33 elementary schools. A total of 34,372 students attend Yuma, AZ schools. On average, schools in Yuma score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Yuma meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Yuma, AZ
Yuma, AZ has 24 high schools with 13,532 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Yuma score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Yuma underperform expectations.
1. San Pasqual Valley High
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San Pasqual Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Desert View Middle & High School
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Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
3. Cibola High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2546 Students
4. Gila Ridge High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
5. Kofa High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2541 Students
6. Salome High School
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Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
7. San Luis High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2571 Students
8. Yuma High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
9. Antelope Union High School
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Antelope Union High School District (4506) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
10. Palo Verde High
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Palo Verde Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 820 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yuma, AZ
Yuma, AZ has 16 middle schools with 6,434 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Yuma score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Yuma meet expectations.
1. Crane Middle School
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
2. Ron Watson Middle School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
3. Centennial Middle School
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
4. Somerton Middle School
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Somerton Elementary District (4500) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 625 Students
5. Castle Dome Middle School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
6. R Pete Woodard Jr High School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
7. Gila Vista Jr High School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
8. Fourth Avenue Junior High School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
9. San Pasqual Middle
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San Pasqual Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yuma, AZ
Yuma, AZ has 33 elementary schools with 13,367 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Yuma score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Yuma exceed expectations.
1. Desert View Academy
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Juniper Tree Academy (79064) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 986 Students
2. Yuma District One Digital Learning Academy
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 37 Students
3. Gowan Science Academy
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 738 Students
4. Dorothy Hall Elementary
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
5. Amerischools Academy North
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The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 185 Students
6. Mesquite Elementary
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 628 Students
7. Alice Byrne Elementary School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
8. Mohawk Valley School
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Mohawk Valley Elementary District (4503) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 163 Students
9. H L Suverkrup Elementary School
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students
10. Mary A Otondo Elementary School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 814 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yuma, AZ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yuma, AZ has a total population of 112,379 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yuma, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yuma, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yuma, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yuma, AZ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Yuma, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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