Prescott Unified District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Prescott Unified District oversees 9 schools with over 200 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of Arizona, due to more localized data not being available. The data is taken from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Arizona Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Arizona. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $38,800 | $31,760-$47,790 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $57,550 | $45,850 - $76,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,920 | $43,370 - $79,470 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,000 | $46,940 - $81,420 |
| High School Teacher | $64,440 | $46,240 - $93,530 |
| PE Teacher | $67,150 | $36,880 - $99,850 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below lists average salary ranges for special education teachers in Arizona.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,800 | $31,760-$47,790 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,470 | $46,400 - $75,420 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the state of Arizona below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,310 | $36,680-$75,770 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,790 | $62,690 - $128,320 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $61,270 | $46,400 - $82,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Arizona, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Prescott Unified District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,672 | $12,109 |
| Administrators | $9,756 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Prescott Unified District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Prescott Unified District. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Prescott Unified District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 308 | 252 | 246 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 198 | 165 | 160 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 96 | 75 | 74 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 108 | 84 | 79 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Prescott Unified District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 163 | 163 | 167 |
| District Support Staff | 6 | 30 | 27 |
| School Administrators | 17 | 13 | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 50 | 24 | 24 |
| Student Support Staff | 35 | 28 | 29 |
| Other Support Staff | 77 | 63 | 68 |
Prescott Unified District Schools
We have listed the 9 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Prescott Unified District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Humboldt Unified District (11 Schools)
- Chino Valley Unified District (5 Schools)
- Mayer Unified School District (3 Schools)
- Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (6 Schools)
- Mingus Union High School District (3 Schools)
Prescott Unified District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abia Judd Elementary School 1749 Williamson Valley Rd Prescott AZ 86305 (928) 445-5400 | KG-5 | 29 | 565 |
| Granite Mountain Middle School 1800 Williamson Valley Rd Prescott AZ 86305 (928) 445-5400 | 6-8 | 28 | 683 |
| Lincoln Elementary School 201 Park Ave Prescott AZ 86303 (928) 445-5400 | KG-5 | 17 | 313 |
| Miller Valley School 900 Iron Springs Rd Prescott AZ 86305 (928) 445-5400 | KG-8 | 19 | 307 |
| Prelude Preschool Handicapped School 551 First St Prescott AZ 86301 (928) 717-3272 | PK-PK | 3 | 20 |
| Prescott High School 1050 North Ruth St Prescott AZ 86301 (928) 445-5400 | 8-12 | 74 | 1,621 |
| Prescott Mile High Middle School 300 South Granite St Prescott AZ 86303 (928) 445-5400 | 6-8 | 33 | 611 |
| Taylor Hicks School 1845 Campbell Ave Prescott AZ 86301 (928) 445-5400 | KG-5 | 26 | 506 |
| Washington Traditional School 300 East Gurley St Prescott AZ 86301 (928) 445-5400 | KG-8 | 18 | 286 |