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Yuma County Public Schools

Yuma County, Arizona

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

Total Schools

83

public schools

Total Enrollment

38,696

students

School Districts

14

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Yuma County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Arizona; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Yuma County has 14 district entries. Yuma Elementary District (4499) is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 19 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 12 listed communities. YUMA has the most listed schools, with 52 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 43 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 15 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 10 charter, 6 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

83

in Yuma County

Reported Enrollment

38,696

83 schools reporting

School Districts

14

districts

Charter Schools

10

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary43
Middle10
High25
Other5

14 School Districts in Yuma County

Yuma Union High School District (4507)

7 schools
11,380 students

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

19 schools
9,117 students

Crane Elementary District (4501)

12 schools
6,077 students

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

9 schools
5,133 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 83 matching schools

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

Listed onlyPK–5Primary841 students

Mary A Otondo Elementary School

Yuma Elementary District (4499)

YUMA, 85365 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary814 students

Desert View Elementary

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

SAN LUIS, 85349 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–6Primary757 students

Cesar Chavez Elementary

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

SAN LUIS, 85349 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–6Primary744 students

Gowan Science Academy

Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–8Primary738 students

Centennial Middle School

Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle715 students

Tierra Del Sol Elementary School

Somerton Elementary District (4500)

SOMERTON, 85350 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary712 students

Salida Del Sol Elementary

Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–6Primary696 students

Southwest Jr. High School

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

San Luis, 85349 / Town: Distant

Listed only7–8Middle679 students

Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis AZ

Harvest Power Community Development Group Inc. (79501)

YUMA, 85364 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Charter640 students

Arizona Desert Elementary School

Gadsden Elementary District (4505)

SAN LUIS, 85349 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–6Primary629 students

Mesquite Elementary

Crane Elementary District (4501)

YUMA, 85364 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–6Primary628 students

Yuma County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Yuma County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Arizona. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Yuma County public school directory?

The directory lists 83 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Yuma County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Yuma County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Yuma County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Yuma County?

Start with the 14 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Yuma County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Yuma County Education OverviewCounty school score: 22/100

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.