Prescott schools
Prescott Unified School District
Serves Prescott proper. Includes Prescott High School, Mile High Middle, and several elementary schools. Rates above Arizona state averages on most measures.
Humboldt Unified School District
Serves Prescott Valley and outlying areas. Includes Bradshaw Mountain High School and several elementaries. Larger student body than PUSD.
Charter and private
Tri-City College Prep, BASIS Prescott, Mountain Oak Charter, and several smaller specialty schools. Both districts allow open enrollment within Arizona rules.
Higher education
Yavapai College (community college, with Prescott and Prescott Valley campuses), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott campus, aerospace and engineering focus), and Prescott College (small private liberal arts).
School choice realities
Most families pick by neighborhood first. Charters fill via lottery in some grade levels. Private schools require application and tuition.
Frequently asked
Which district covers Prescott?+
Prescott Unified School District.
Which district covers Prescott Valley?+
Humboldt Unified School District.
Are there charter schools?+
Yes, including Tri-City College Prep and BASIS Prescott.
Where can I see school ratings?+
GreatSchools.org and the Arizona Department of Education site.
Are there private schools?+
Yes, several including religious and Waldorf-inspired options.
Higher ed?+
Yavapai College, Embry-Riddle, and Prescott College all operate locally.
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