For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 445 students in Cottonwood, AZ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, AZ are Liberty Leadership Academy, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cottonwood, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(602) 796-7315
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(602) 796-7315
Grades: K-8
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Grades: K-12
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
132 W General Crook Trl
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Cottonwood, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 E. Fir Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Accelerated Learning Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
320 South Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
327 South 15th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Edwards Hall Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4476 Butte Dr.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2400 Datsi St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K
| n/a students
125 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2939 Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
215 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, AZ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, AZ include Liberty Leadership Academy, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde.
How many public charter schools are located in Cottonwood?
3 public charter schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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