For the 2025 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 37,968 students in Yuma County, AZ (there are , serving 1,720 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Yuma County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Yuma County, AZ are Gowan Science Academy, Desert View Academy and Dorothy Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yuma County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Yuma County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yuma County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowan Science Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 W Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-6
| 931 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5777 E 45th Place
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Desert View Online School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Yuma Online Distance Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Stedy- Aztec High School Satellite
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
James D Price School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Barranca Road Yuma Provi
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Rank: #88.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1508 N. 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6915
Grades: K-6
| 751 students
Rank: #99.
Dateland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 S. Ave. 64e
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 454-2242
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
Auhs Online Acadamy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9168 S. Ave 36e
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3344
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2350 S Avenue 7 1/2 E
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 827 students
Rank: #1212.
Stedy- Arizona Western College
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 S 8th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5903
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Alice Byrne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1414.
Mesquite Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4451 W. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #1515.
Palmcroft Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 W Palmcroft Dr
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1616.
Wellton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29126 E San Jose Ave
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Wellton, AZ 85356
(928) 785-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1717.
Sentinel Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53802 Old U.s. Highway
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Dateland, AZ 85333
(928) 323-3300
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #1818.
Pueblo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2803 W 20th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3600
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #1919.
James B Rolle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2711 S Engler Ave
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #2020.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9943 S. 28th Street
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 502-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #2222.
Stedy- Central Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
899 E Plaza Cir Ste 1
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 366-5884
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Rank: #2323.
H L Suverkrup Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Rank: #2424.
Mohawk Valley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5151 S. Avenue 39e
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Roll, AZ 85347
(928) 785-4942
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #2525.
Desert View Middle & High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Yuma, AZ 85366
(928) 317-3113
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: #2626.
Mary A Otondo Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2251 S Otondo Dr
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 502-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #2727.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #2828.
C W Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2345 S Arizona Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7700
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #2929.
Crane Ilearning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4250 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Rank: #3030.
Southwest Jr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6581
Grades: 7-8
| 639 students
Rank: #3131.
Education Pastor Elementary 4
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
985 Sixth Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6980
Grades: K-6
| 646 students
Rank: #3232.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18745 S. Gadsden Street
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6970
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: #3333.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 North 10th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 627-6958
Grades: K-6
| 722 students
Rank: #3434.
Ronald Reagan Fundamental School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #3535.
O C Johnson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
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Yuma County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-yuma County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2440 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1900
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Aztec High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2330 W 28th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 314-1918
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
840 East 22nd St
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 782-9241
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Jail - Yuma County Sheriff's Office High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 W. Court Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 782-9871
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
2363 South Kennedy Lane
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 314-1102
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
400 West 5th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 502-4352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 E. Wilcox Drive
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Yuma, AZ 85365
(520) 452-7965
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
201 N. Bingham Ave. Ste. 6
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1020 S Avenue C
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 373-3800
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Success Academy Yuma (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7125 East Juan Sanchez Blvd.
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Yuma, AZ 85366
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yuma County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Yuma County, AZ include Gowan Science Academy, Desert View Academy and Dorothy Hall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yuma County?
81 public schools are located in Yuma County.
What percentage of students in Yuma County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Yuma County are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yuma County?
Yuma County public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yuma County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yuma County include: Mary A Otondo Elementary School vs. Sunrise Elementary School, Gila Ridge High School vs. Cibola High School, Kofa High School vs. Cibola High School
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