For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,705 students in 86504, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in 86504, AZ are Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Native - Window Rock High School and Window Rock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 86504 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 86504, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86504, AZ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Chee Dodge Drive
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Native - Window Rock High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Window Rock High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
Tsehootsooi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Rt. 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #55.
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Gr: 4-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7802
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7802
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Rte 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
North Chee Dodge Drive
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Gr: PK
86504, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Gr: K-3 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 86504, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in 86504, AZ include Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Native - Window Rock High School and Window Rock High School.
How many public schools are located in 86504?
8 public schools are located in 86504.
What is the racial composition of students in 86504?
86504 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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