For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,422 students in Chinle, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Chinle, AZ are Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Canyon De Chelly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chinle, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Chinle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
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 preschools in Chinle, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Chinle, AZ include Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Canyon De Chelly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chinle?
4 public preschools are located in Chinle.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinle?
Chinle public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Chinle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools 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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