Best Chinle Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,059 students in Chinle, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chinle, 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.
Chinle, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chinle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Chinle, AZ (2025-26)

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 | 328 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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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: K-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hc 61 Hwy 59
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 728-3705
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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Chinle, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 191, Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9755
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chinle, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chinle, AZ include Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Many Farms Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chinle?
8 public elementary schools are located in Chinle.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinle?
Chinle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chinle are often viewed compared to one another?

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