arrow Prescott Unified School District... The Smart Choice

1 Preschool

5 Elementary Schools (one traditional)

2 Middle Schools

2 High Schools

1 Alternative High School Program

Family Resource Center

5,600 Students

700 Employees

As a parent, your first concern is finding a school that meets your child's needs. At Prescott Unified School District, you'll discover a world of choices built on a foundation of excellence that's more than a century old.

Whether you're looking for traditional or alternative, college prep or vocational, gifted or special education, you'll find the programs that meet your child's unique needs for learning and self-discovery. And no matter which one of our award-winning schools you choose, your child will fit right into a dynamic, safe, student-centered learning community, where the teachers are certified, the test scores are high and your child is valued, challenged and encouraged to succeed - from preschool through high school and beyond.

PUSD Snapshot


Prescott Unified School District is located in the beautiful mile-high city of Prescott, Arizona, 96 miles northwest of Phoenix and 90 miles southwest of Flagstaff.

Standardized test scores exceed county, state and national averages

- PUSD received the best overall academic performance labels in Northern Arizona from the AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008! >>LABELS

- Governing Board approved curriculum based on Arizona State Standards

- All teachers certificated

- All schools accredited

- Free, full-day kindergarten

- State and national award-winning schools and teachers

- Recipient of NAU's President's Cup and U of A's Arizona Cup for entering freshmen grade point average

- $1.3 million in academic scholarships for graduating seniors

Services for every child's unique needs

- New Horizons gifted education

- Career and technical education

- Before and after school programs and child care

- English language learner (ELL) program

- Indian education

- Remedial reading and math programs

- Alternative and special needs programs

- Developmental and special needs preschool

- Summer remediation and enrichment programs

- Free bus transportation

- Free and reduced meals to qualifying K-8 students

- Registered nurses

Attractive, well-maintained and safe campuses

- State-of-the-art computer and media labs

- Libraries equipped with internet access and Yavapai Library Network

- Outstanding sports and arts facilities