For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,380 students in Chinle, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Chinle, AZ are Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Native - Chinle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chinle, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Chinle have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chinle, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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
| 926 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
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
| 395 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Route 4
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 725-3235
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 725-3235
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hc 61 Hwy 59
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 728-3705
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 728-3705
Grades: K-12
| 214 students
Chinle, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chinle, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Chinle, AZ include Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Native - Chinle High School.
How many public schools are located in Chinle?
11 public schools are located in Chinle.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinle?
Chinle public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chinle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chinle include: Canyon De Chelly Elementary School vs. Chinle Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School vs. Canyon De Chelly Elementary School, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School vs. Mesa View Elementary School
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