For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 709 students in 86021, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 86021, AZ are Masada Charter School and El Capitan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 86021 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86021, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86021, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Grades: K-9
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
El Capitan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
86021, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
255 N. Cottownwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
255 North Cottonwood St
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9030
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 86021, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 86021, AZ include Masada Charter School and El Capitan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86021?
2 public middle schools are located in 86021.
What is the racial composition of students in 86021?
86021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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