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Cottonwood Day School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 123 students in Cottonwood Day School District.
Public Schools in Cottonwood Day School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Arizona public school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
123 Students
1,110,153 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
62,102 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)77.4%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.66
% American Indian
100%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Cottonwood Day School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Route 4
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 725-3235
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 725-3235
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cottonwood Day School District?
Cottonwood Day School District manages 1 public schools serving 123 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood Day School District?
100% of Cottonwood Day School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cottonwood Day School District?
Cottonwood Day School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
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