For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 428 students in Cottonwood, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, AZ are Liberty Leadership Academy, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cottonwood, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 641-4631
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 641-4631
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Gr: K-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
132 W General Crook Trl
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 567-0462
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cottonwood, AZ include Liberty Leadership Academy, American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde.
How many public charter schools are located in Cottonwood?
3 public charter schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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