Can I use Yuma County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Yuma County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Yuma County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Yuma County?

Start with the 83 listed public schools and 14 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Yuma County Schools & Education

Name: Yuma County, Arizona Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Yuma County, Arizona

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

22/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

88.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$4,266

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,607

School Score

22/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 14/100

State Score Position

of 15 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Yuma County

Measured School Summary

Yuma County faces educational challenges with a school score of 22/100 and a graduation rate of 88.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $4,266 per pupil, Yuma County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 54% above the Arizona average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 24% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Yuma County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

83 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

22/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #3 of 15 Arizona counties with school score data.

Completion

88.7%

7.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$4,266

$1,341 below the state average

School coverage

14 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Yuma County has 83 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Yuma County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Yuma County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

of 15 Arizona counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

High school only in this slice

11,380 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 7Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

Elementary and middle visible

9,117 students

Elementary 14Middle 5High 0Other 0

19 listed schools in this county slice.

Crane Elementary District (4501)

Elementary and middle visible

6,077 students

Elementary 9Middle 2High 0Other 1

12 listed schools in this county slice.

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

Elementary and middle visible

5,133 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 0Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Yuma Elementary District (4499) is the largest listed district slice, with 19 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Yuma County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Yuma County district systems?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Yuma County, Arizona

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Yuma's Robust and Growing School System

Yuma County supports 38,696 students across 83 public schools and 14 districts. The system is heavily focused on early education, featuring 43 elementary schools and 10 middle schools.

Leading the State in Graduation Rates

Yuma County achieves a standout 88.7% graduation rate, surpassing both the Arizona state average of 81% and the national 87% benchmark. These strong results come despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of only $4,266.

The Power of Yuma’s Consolidated Districts

Yuma Elementary District serves 9,117 students, while the Yuma Union High School District manages several massive high school campuses. Charter schools account for 12% of the county's education landscape.

Large Campuses in an Urban Setting

Schools in Yuma are significantly larger than the state average, with 545 students per campus on average. San Luis, Cibola, and Kofa High Schools each serve over 2,500 students, creating a bustling, high-energy environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Yuma County

Reported Enrollment

38,696

83 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary43

Middle10

High25

Other5

14 School Districts in Yuma County

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

Crane Elementary District (4501)

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

Somerton Elementary District (4500)

8 schools

2,877 students

Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501)

2 schools

1,679 students

Juniper Tree Academy (79064)

1 school

986 students

Antelope Union High School District (4506)

2 schools

200 students

Carpe Diem Collegiate High School (80001)

2 schools

198 students

Mohawk Valley Elementary District (4503)

1 school

163 students

83 Public Schools in Yuma County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Yuma County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
San Luis High School	Profile	Yuma Union High School District (4507)	SAN LUIS, 85349Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,571
Cibola High School	Profile	Yuma Union High School District (4507)	YUMA, 85364City: Small	9–12	High	2,546
Kofa High School	Profile	Yuma Union High School District (4507)	YUMA, 85364City: Small	9–12	High	2,541
Gila Ridge High School	Profile	Yuma Union High School District (4507)	YUMA, 85365Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,309
Yuma High School	Profile	Yuma Union High School District (4507)	YUMA, 85364City: Small	9–12	High	1,147
Harvest Preparatory Academy	Profile	Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501)	YUMA, 85366City: Small	KG–12	Charter	1,039
Desert View Academy	Profile	Juniper Tree Academy (79064)	YUMA, 85366City: Small	KG–6	Charter	986
Castle Dome Middle School	Profile	Yuma Elementary District (4499)	YUMA, 85365Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	974
Desert Mesa Elementary School	Record	Yuma Elementary District (4499)	YUMA, 85365Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	841
Mary A Otondo Elementary School	Record	Yuma Elementary District (4499)	YUMA, 85365Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	814
Desert View Elementary	Record	Gadsden Elementary District (4505)	SAN LUIS, 85349Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	757
Cesar Chavez Elementary	Record	Gadsden Elementary District (4505)	SAN LUIS, 85349Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	744
Gowan Science Academy	Record	Crane Elementary District (4501)	YUMA, 85364City: Small	PK–8	Primary	738
Centennial Middle School	Record	Crane Elementary District (4501)	YUMA, 85364City: Small	6–8	Middle	715
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School	Record	Somerton Elementary District (4500)	SOMERTON, 85350Town: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	712
Salida Del Sol Elementary	Record	Crane Elementary District (4501)	YUMA, 85364City: Small	PK–6	Primary	696
Southwest Jr. High School	Record	Gadsden Elementary District (4505)	San Luis, 85349Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	679
Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ	Record	Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501)	YUMA, 85364Town: Distant	KG–8	Charter	640
Arizona Desert Elementary School	Record	Gadsden Elementary District (4505)	SAN LUIS, 85349Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	629
Mesquite Elementary	Record	Crane Elementary District (4501)	YUMA, 85364City: Small	PK–6	Primary	628

San Luis High School

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

SAN LUIS, 85349 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,571 students

Cibola High School

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,546 students

Kofa High School

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,541 students

Gila Ridge High School

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

YUMA, 85365 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,309 students

Yuma High School

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,147 students

Harvest Preparatory Academy

Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501)

YUMA, 85366 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,039 students

Desert View Academy

Juniper Tree Academy (79064)

YUMA, 85366 / City: Small

ProfileKG–6Charter986 students

Castle Dome Middle School

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

YUMA, 85365 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle974 students

Desert Mesa Elementary School

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

YUMA, 85365 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary841 students

Mary A Otondo Elementary School

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

YUMA, 85365 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary814 students

Desert View Elementary

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

SAN LUIS, 85349 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary757 students

Cesar Chavez Elementary

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

SAN LUIS, 85349 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary744 students

Gowan Science Academy

Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

RecordPK–8Primary738 students

Centennial Middle School

Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle715 students

Tierra Del Sol Elementary School

Somerton Elementary District (4500)

SOMERTON, 85350 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary712 students

Salida Del Sol Elementary

Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary696 students

Southwest Jr. High School

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

San Luis, 85349 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle679 students

Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ

Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501)

YUMA, 85364 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–8Charter640 students

Arizona Desert Elementary School

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

SAN LUIS, 85349 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary629 students

Mesquite Elementary

Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary628 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,266

State avg $5,607

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Arizona counties have the highest graduation rates?

Santa Cruz County (90.2%), Yuma County (88.7%), and Cochise County (85.8%) currently lead Arizona among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Arizona?

Across Arizona counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,607. The highest current county values are Apache County ($7,209), Gila County ($6,379), and La Paz County ($6,344). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Yuma County?

Yuma County has a school score of 22/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Yuma County?

The high school graduation rate in Yuma County is 88.7%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Yuma County spend per student?

Yuma County spends $4,266 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Yuma County, Arizona — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Yuma County, Arizona?

Yuma County supports 38,696 students across 83 public schools and 14 districts. The system is heavily focused on early education, featuring 43 elementary schools and 10 middle schools.

How do schools in Yuma County perform academically?

What are the major school districts in Yuma County, Arizona?

What is the school experience like in Yuma County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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