Local School Districts
Yuma County education consists of public and charter schools. Each school strives towards excellence and several schools are seeing state recognition for their efforts. School Districts located in Yuma County are:
- Antelope Union High School District - Wellton, AZ
- Crane Elementarty District - Yuma, AZ
- Mohawk Valley Elementary District - Roll, AZ
- Somerton Elementary District - Somerton, AZ
- Wellton Elementary District - Wellton, AZ
- Yuma Elementary District - Yuma, AZ
- Yuma Union High School District - Yuma, AZ
- Gadsden Elementary District - San Luis, AZ
- Hyder Elementary District - Dateland, AZ
Yuma County school districts have seen a 3% growth rate in enrollment numbers. Numbers such as enrollment play a key role in determining a school's success in maintaining the student population.
Higher Education
Graduating high school students and the local workforce have several opportunities at their fingertips to pursue a higher education practically in their backyard. Arizona Western College (AWC), Northern Arizona University- Yuma (NAU) and University of Phoenix all have remote sites or campuses located in Yuma County. Each of these facilities make every effort towards the success of their students within our area.
At the heart of a skilled workforce is a strong educational system. AWC, NAU-Yuma, Yuma School District One and Yuma Union High School District share programs, resources, services and personnel to achieve greater lifelong learning opportunities of the highest quality for all.
AWC is primarily a commuter college that focuses on awarding students with an Associate's degree. The college prepares students for work, meeting personal goals or transitioning to other studies. Students can easily transfer credits and degrees earned at AWC to Northern Arizona Universities (NAU) online campus also located in Yuma.
Northern Arizona University (NAU) is based out of Flagstaff but also encompasses 31 on-line campuses across the state. The Yuma campus offers both Undergraduate and Graduate programs that continue the education of students from AWC. NAU offers the credibility of a traditional university with the flexibility of a robust Distance Learning Program.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
If you're starting, expanding, or have questions about how to make your business more efficient and profitable, contact the Arizona Western College SBDC. They offer quality business assistance through counseling, workshops, resources and information to business owners and potential owners.
Library Resources
The Yuma County Library District (YCLD) serves as the center for information, community enrichment, recreational reading, and lifelong learning.
All locations provide computers with Internet access for public use, computer classes, story times, programs for youth, books and AV materials, and databases that provide information on a wide range of topics including business, health, literature, current events, general interest, and auto repair. With your library card, you can even access most of them from home!
The Yuma Main Library has locations in the Foothills, Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, Yuma, Dateland (located in Dateland Elementary School), and Roll (located in Mohawk Valley School). Call 782-1871 or visit the website www.yumalibrary.org for more information.
