For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,066 students in 86021, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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 Public Schools (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 elementary schools in 86021, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 86021, AZ include Masada Charter School, Cottonwood Elementary School and El Capitan Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 86021?
3 public elementary schools are located in 86021.
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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