Best Schools in Yuma County, AZ
Yuma County, AZ has a total of 100 schools including 28 high schools, 19 middle schools and 47 elementary schools. A total of 41,478 students attend Yuma County, AZ schools. On average, schools in Yuma County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Yuma County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Yuma County, AZ
Yuma County, AZ has 28 high schools with 12,941 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 County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Yuma County don't meet expectations.
1. San Pasqual Valley High
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San Pasqual Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Ppep Tec - Jose Yepez Learning Center
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Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Desert View Middle & High School
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Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
4. Cibola High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2546 Students
5. Gila Ridge High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
6. Kofa High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2541 Students
7. Ajo High School
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Ajo Unified District (4409) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
8. Ppep Tec - Cesar Chavez Learning Center
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Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
9. San Luis High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2571 Students
10. Yuma High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yuma County, AZ
Yuma County, AZ has 19 middle schools with 7,964 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 County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Yuma County exceed 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. Southwest Jr. High School
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Gadsden Elementary District (4505) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
5. Somerton Middle School
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Somerton Elementary District (4500) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 625 Students
6. San Luis Middle School
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Gadsden Elementary District (4505) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 570 Students
7. Castle Dome Middle School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
8. R Pete Woodard Jr High School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
9. Gila Vista Jr High School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 553 Students
10. Fourth Avenue Junior High School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Yuma County, AZ
Yuma County, AZ has 47 elementary schools with 19,534 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 County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Yuma County meet 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. Sentinel Elementary School
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Sentinel Elementary District (4250) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 38 Students
4. Gowan Science Academy
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 738 Students
5. Dorothy Hall Elementary
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
6. Amerischools Academy North
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The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 185 Students
7. Mesquite Elementary
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 628 Students
8. Alice Byrne Elementary School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
9. Mohawk Valley School
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Mohawk Valley Elementary District (4503) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 163 Students
10. H L Suverkrup Elementary School
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Yuma County, AZ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Yuma County, AZ has a total population of 203,881 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Yuma County, AZ
K-12 Students
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Yuma County, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Yuma County, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Yuma County, AZ.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Yuma County, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
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