Best Fort Defiance Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 836 students in Fort Defiance, AZ.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Defiance, AZ are Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center and Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fort Defiance, AZ public elementary schools have an score of 12% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Defiance have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Fort Defiance, AZ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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Chee Dodge Drive
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733

Gr: K-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #22.

Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center

(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
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Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815

Gr: 4-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #33.

Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7802

Gr: K-3 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Defiance, Arizona

Fort Defiance, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Sawmill Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706

Gr: K-3 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Tse'hootsooi Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Navajo Route 7
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 elementary schools in Fort Defiance, AZ?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Defiance, AZ include Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center and Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center.

How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Defiance?

3 public elementary schools are located in Fort Defiance.

What is the racial composition of students in Fort Defiance?

Fort Defiance 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).