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Best 86503 Arizona Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,263 students in 86503, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 86503, AZ are Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Many Farms Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86503 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86503, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 86503, AZ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsaile Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Navajo Rt 12 And Jct. Hwy 64
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Chinle Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Many Farms Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Native - Chinle High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy. 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9550
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Chinle Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 191 & I.r. 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9401
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Chinle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Hwy 191, Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #88.
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Hozho Online Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Rte 27
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cottonwood Day School
Navajo Route 4
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 725-3235
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Rough Rock Community School
Hc61 Hwy 59
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 728-3705
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 86503, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 86503, AZ include Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Many Farms Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 86503?
11 public schools are located in 86503.
What is the racial composition of students in 86503?
86503 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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