|
Educational Excellence
PRESCOTT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Serving approximately 5,600 students in the area, Prescott Unified School District 1 is a comprehensive K-12 public school district comprised of one preschool, five elementary schools (including one traditional school), two middle schools, two high schools, one alternative high school program and a family resource center. PUSD has dedicated itself to developing advanced programming within its curriculum, and it has been recognized as a top school district in Arizona. The district’s award-winning schools boast test scores that continually exceed county, state and national averages. In addition, PUSD recently received the best overall academic performance labels in Northern Arizona in 2007-2008 from the Arizona Department of Education. 146 S. Granite Street NEW! MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE (Joint Technological Education District) 320 W. Aubrey Street Prescott, AZ 86303 928-771-0791/MIinfo@questoffice.net P.O. Box 2487 Prescott, AZ 86302 PRIVATE EDUCATION In addition to the exemplary public schooling there are a number of private and parochial institutions, several charter schools and a ninth through 12th grade preparatory day school equipped with boarding facilities. Cedar Tree Montessori Preschool Christian Academy of Prescott Kestrel High School Mountain Oak Charter School Primavera School Sacred Heart Catholic School EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY Located on a 539-acre campus, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) hails as the world’s leading higher learning institution specializing in the aviation and aerospace fields. Currently, approximately 1,700 students are enrolled on the Prescott campus, taking advantage of a dozen undergraduate programs, a master’s program in Safety Science and a number of non-degree programs including summer camps and programs. ERAU operates a modern multi-million dollar flight training center at Prescott’s Love Field Municipal Airport. 3700 Willow Creek Road PRESCOTT COLLEGE Prescott College stands as an excellent choice for higher learning in the community. The four-year liberal arts college provides several degree options to its students looking to obtain a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree, as well as those hoping to receive teacher’s certification. 220 Grove Avenue YAVAPAI COLLEGE—PRESCOTT CAMPUS Since 1966, Yavapai College at Prescott has provided students with some of the most affordable educational opportunities in Arizona. Today, the institution offers more than 80 degree, certificate and transfer options in over 60 areas of study. Occupational education and non-credit courses are also made available through Yavapai College—one of the very few community colleges offering on-campus housing. What’s more, through an arrangement with Northern Arizona University, credits earned at Yavapai College can be applied toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree. 1100 E. Sheldon Street Osher LifeLong Learning Institute at Yavapai College - For the Love of Learning
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY—PRESCOTT CAMPUS Distance learning through Northern Arizona University (NAU) is available on its Prescott Campus at Yavapai College. These undergraduate and graduate programs offer flexibility for students looking to stay in their hometown, with 4 undergraduate and 8 graduate degrees on-site—and more than 50 programs available online. 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Building 29 OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY Prescott is fortunate to have a satellite campus of Old Dominion University right within the community. Accessed via Yavapai College, students have the opportunity to take advantage of a multitude of undergraduate majors and minors, graduate programs, and certificate and licensure programs. 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Building 31, Room 109A NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY For those looking to balance educational endeavors with career and/or personal demands, Northcentral University is a prime choice for higher education. NCU is a fully accredited online university offering a host of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Business and Technology Management, Education and Psychology. NCU World Headquarters
|