For the 2024 school year, there are 61 public schools serving 11,593 students in Apache County, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 476 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Apache County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Apache County, AZ are Alpine Elementary School, St Johns High School and Coronado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apache County, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Apache County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Apache County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
County Rd 2311 #101
Alpine, AZ 85920
(928) 339-4570
Alpine, AZ 85920
(928) 339-4570
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
St Johns High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Redskin Drive
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 N Water St
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-4930
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-4930
Grades: PK-3
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
St Johns Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 West 7th Street
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2132
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2132
Grades: 4-8
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Lich Deezh Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
I-40 Hwy 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 S. Brown St.
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6600
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 525 students
Rank: #77.
Round Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 North Butler St.
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6800
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Red Valley/cove High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Navajo Route N13 2miles South
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 653-4200
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 653-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
St. Johns Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 South 13th West
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1010.
Tsaile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Navajo Rt 12 And Jct. Hwy 64
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Red Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 160 Mile Marker 448
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4250
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Rank: #1212.
Chinle Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #1313.
Round Valley Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 West 2nd St.
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6700
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6700
Grades: 5-8
| 433 students
Rank: #1414.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 Crn 3139
Vernon, AZ 85940
(928) 537-5463
Vernon, AZ 85940
(928) 537-5463
Grades: PK-8
| 110 students
Rank: #1515.
Native - Red Mesa High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Mile Post 448 Highway 160
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4127
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1616.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
I-40 And Hwy. 191 S
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: PK-7
| 252 students
Rank: #1717.
Round Valley Aoi
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 N. Butler St.
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6890
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6890
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1818.
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Chee Dodge Drive
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Grades: K-6
| 85 students
Rank: #1919.
Native - Window Rock High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2020.
Native - Chinle High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy. 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9550
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Chinle High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Us Hwy 191, Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9500
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Window Rock High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Rank: #2323.
Concho Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 61 And Cinder Road
Concho, AZ 85924
(928) 337-4665
Concho, AZ 85924
(928) 337-4665
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Rank: #2424.
Ganado Primary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1200
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1200
Grades: PK-2
| 206 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Many Farms Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Us Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9000
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9000
Grades: K-8
| 211 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Red Mesa Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 160 Milepost 448
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4137
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4137
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #2727.
Red Mesa High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N Hwy 160
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4177
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4177
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hozho Online Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 Rte 27
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Grades: K-12
| 1,012 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Tsehootsooi Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Rt. 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Grades: 7-8
| 281 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Chinle Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 191 & I.r. 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9401
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9401
Grades: 7-8
| 277 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Grades: 4-6
| 315 students
Rank: #3232.
Ganado High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1510
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1510
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #3333.
Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
I 40 And Us 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #3434.
Native - Ganado High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Ganado High School Hwy. 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1400
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #3535.
Round Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191 At Route 12
Round Rock, AZ 86547
(928) 787-4502
Round Rock, AZ 86547
(928) 787-4502
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
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Apache County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4-winds Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
725 East Main
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-1060
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-1060
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Hc 58, Box 60
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 654-3383
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 654-3383
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Dine College, Building Aj
Tsaile, AZ 86556
(602) 650-1116
Tsaile, AZ 86556
(602) 650-1116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kin Dah Lichii Olta' Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
5 Miles E. Of Ganado On Highwa
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-3439
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-3439
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Mountainaire Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
Po Box 2009
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-3593
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-3593
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Nazlini Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
Route 27
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
New Visions Academy - St. John's Campus (Closed 2017)
Charter School
155 South Washington Street
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 634-7320
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 634-7320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1361 E. Main Street
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-0221
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-0221
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Renaissance Academy - Malpais Campus (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1223 East Main St
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 367-3074
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 367-3074
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Renaissance Academy - St. Johns Campus (Closed 2008)
Charter School
645 West Cleveland
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 367-3074
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 367-3074
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Grades: K-3
| 47 students
Highway 160 P.o. Box 102
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-3252
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-3252
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Hwy 191, Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9755
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9755
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
585 N. Butler Street
Eagar, AZ 85925
(928) 333-6580
Eagar, AZ 85925
(928) 333-6580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wide Ruins Junior High School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
P O Box 309
Chambers, AZ 86502
(928) 652-3251
Chambers, AZ 86502
(928) 652-3251
Grades: 6-9
| 40 students
Chee Dodge Dr
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 810-7733
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 810-7733
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Apache County, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Apache County, AZ include Alpine Elementary School, St Johns High School and Coronado Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Apache County, AZ?
61 public schools are located in Apache County, AZ.
What percentage of students in Apache County, AZ go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Apache County, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Apache County, AZ?
Apache County, AZ public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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