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Best Navajo County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 5,030 students in Navajo County, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in Navajo County, AZ are Mountain Meadows Primary, Joseph City Elementary School and Whipple Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Navajo County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Navajo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Navajo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadows Primary
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2181 W. Country Club Dr.
Overgaard, AZ 85933
(928) 535-4622
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Joseph City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8176 Westover St
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3329
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3050 Porter Mountain Road
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Gr: PK-6 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Bonnie Brennan School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Cochise Dr
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W. Oak St.
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8600
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Indian Wells Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Crossroads Of Route 77 And Rou
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 654-3622
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Cradleboard School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Whiteriver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Debbie Braff Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
North Us Hwy 163 Mustang Blvd
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Gr: PK-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Jeddito School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mile Post 408 Highway 264
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-2334
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1313.
Seven Mile School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Elementary School
1100 W Mahoney St
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
K.u.s.d.#27 - A B C Preschool
N. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2060
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Community School
Navajo Rt 4
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Gr: K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Show Low Preschool
Special Education School
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Snowflake Preschool
Special Education School
682 W School Bus Ln
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-4156
Gr: PK | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Navajo County, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in Navajo County, AZ include Mountain Meadows Primary, Joseph City Elementary School and Whipple Ranch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Navajo County?
18 public preschools are located in Navajo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Navajo County?
Navajo County public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Navajo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Navajo County include: Seven Mile School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Seven Mile School

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