For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 709 students in 86021, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 86021, AZ are Masada Charter School and El Capitan Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 86021 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Capitan Public School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ Public High 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.
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 high schools in 86021, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 86021, AZ include Masada Charter School and El Capitan Public School.
How many public high schools are located in 86021?
2 public high schools are located in 86021.
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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