For the 2026-27 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
2,470 Schools
# Students
980 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
61,988 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 599 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.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Graduation Rate
57%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)69.2%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
92%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
Showing 1995–2004. View full 17-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,255 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,957 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$25 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$33,255
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,957
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ganado Unified School District (4157) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ganado Primary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1200
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1300
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1510
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1400
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 #587 out of 599 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 $24,957 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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