Ganado Unified School District (4157)

Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 980 students in Ganado Unified School District (4157). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Ganado Unified School District (4157) have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average).
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
4 Schools
2,478 Schools
# Students
980 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ganado Unified School District (4157), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 57% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#572 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
7%
34%
12%
40%
7%
24%
57%
77%
(2022-23)
69.2%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.66
% American Indian
92%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,938 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,823 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,938
$11,558
Spending / Student
$19,823
$11,459

Best Ganado Unified School District (4157) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ganado Primary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1200
Gr: PK-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Ganado Intermediate School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1300
Gr: 3-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Ganado High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1510
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Ganado Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Ganado Unified School District (4157) manages 4 public schools serving 980 students.
What is the rank of Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Ganado Unified School District (4157) is ranked #589 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
92% of Ganado Unified School District (4157) students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Ganado Unified School District (4157) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Ganado Unified School District (4157)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,823 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 980 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 57% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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