For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsaile Elementary School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Chinle Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Us Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9000
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 Rte 27
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Route 4
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 725-3235
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
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 728-3705
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Chinle, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chinle include: Canyon De Chelly Elementary School vs. Chinle Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School vs. Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
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