Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Verde Valley Adventist School

Best Cottonwood Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 428 students in Cottonwood, AZ (there are 14 public schools, serving 3,173 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood, AZ are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
75% of private schools in Cottonwood, AZ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Private Schools in Cottonwood, AZ (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2715 E State Route 89a
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-0624
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
Rise Resource Center
Special Education School
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(623) 216-6996
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Verde Christian Academy
(Christian)
102 S Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-8113
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School
Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Verde Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
51 W Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7322
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Cottonwood)
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
428 Students
80,123 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
6,260 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
57%
Average Class Size
18 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,000
$12,314
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$50
$6,176

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,194 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,887 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
14,198 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
18%
# Black Students
2 Students
2,980 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
252 Students
30,827 Students
% White Students
59%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
59 Students
26,240 Students
% of Others Students
14%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cottonwood, AZ?
4 private schools are located in Cottonwood, AZ.
What percentage of students in Cottonwood go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Cottonwood are educated in private schools (compared to the AZ state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cottonwood?
75% of private schools in Cottonwood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Cottonwood are often viewed compared to one another?

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