Schools in Cottonwood, Arizona (2025)
7 schools · 3,013 students · 5 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 426.
Cottonwood, in Arizona, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,013 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 other, 1 high; by sector 5 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across Cottonwood's schools is 426, below the Arizona median of 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Mountain View Preparatory School (40.0, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Liberty Leadership Academy (36.8, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Mingus Union High School (33.9, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Mingus Union High School (1,165 students), Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students), Cottonwood Community School (430 students).
Ranked schools in Cottonwood
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arizona.
- 140Mountain View Preparatory SchoolCottonwood · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 237Liberty Leadership AcademyCottonwood · Charter Elementary– · 81 students
- 334Mingus Union High SchoolCottonwood · Public High42% Math proficiency · 1,165 students
- 417Dr Daniel Bright Elementary SchoolCottonwood · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 585 students
- 55Cottonwood Community SchoolCottonwood · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 430 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain View Preparatory School Cottonwood · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 2 | Liberty Leadership Academy Cottonwood · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 36.8 Lower 50% | – | 81 |
| 3 | Mingus Union High School Cottonwood · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 33.9 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 1,165 |
| 4 | Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School Cottonwood · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 585 |
| 5 | Cottonwood Community School Cottonwood · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 5.0 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 430 |
Other schools in Cottonwood
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Cottonwood side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cottonwood?
Mountain View Preparatory School is the highest-ranked school in Cottonwood with a Success Index (US) of 40.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood has 7 schools (4 elementary, 1 high, 2 other) educating 3,013 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Cottonwood?
The median Enrollment across schools in Cottonwood is 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.