Best Schools in Yuma County, AZ
Yuma County, AZ has 73 public schools (13 high, 10 middle, 47 elementary) serving 40,149 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Yuma County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Yuma County, AZ
The top high schools in Yuma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Desert View Middle & High School
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Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 191 Students
2. Gila Ridge High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
3. Cibola High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2546 Students
4. San Luis High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2571 Students
5. Kofa High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2541 Students
6. Yuma High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1147 Students
7. Yuma Online Distance Academy
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students
8. Stedy- Central Campus
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Southwest Technical Education District Of Yuma (st (92705) • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 3 Students
9. Desert View Online School
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Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001) • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
10. Vista High School
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Yuma Union High School District (4507) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students
Best Middle Schools in Yuma County, AZ
The top middle schools in Yuma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Jr. High School
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Gadsden Elementary District (4505) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
3. R Pete Woodard Jr High School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
4. Castle Dome Middle School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 974 Students
5. Crane Middle School
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
6. Ron Watson Middle School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
7. Somerton Middle School
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Somerton Elementary District (4500) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
8. San Luis Middle School
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Gadsden Elementary District (4505) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 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
The top elementary schools in Yuma County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gowan Science Academy
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 738 Students
2. James D Price School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 69 Students
3. Desert View Academy
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Juniper Tree Academy (79064) • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 986 Students
4. Dorothy Hall Elementary
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
5. Dateland Elementary School
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Hyder Elementary District (4502) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 86 Students
6. Desert Sonora Elementary School
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Somerton Elementary District (4500) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 439 Students
7. Amerischools Academy - Yuma
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The Charter Foundation Inc. (6355) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 125 Students
8. H L Suverkrup Elementary School
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Crane Elementary District (4501) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students
9. Desert Mesa Elementary School
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Yuma Elementary District (4499) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 841 Students
10. Desert View Elementary
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Gadsden Elementary District (4505) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 757 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
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 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.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Yuma County, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Yuma County, AZ
How many schools are in Yuma County, AZ?
Yuma County, AZ has 73 public schools: 13 high schools, 10 middle schools and 47 elementary schools, serving 40,149 students in total.
How do schools in Yuma County perform on state tests?
On average, 73 schools in Yuma County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Yuma County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Yuma County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Yuma County
7 places in Yuma County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (5)
- Yuma Elementary District (4499) (19 schools)
- Crane Elementary District (4501) (11 schools)
- Gadsden Elementary District (4505) (9 schools)
- Yuma Union High School District (4507) (7 schools)
- Somerton Elementary District (4500) (5 schools)