For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 343 students in 86505, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle school in 86505, AZ is Ganado Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86505 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86505, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86505, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Hc 58 Box 60
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 654-3331
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 654-3331
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
86505, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 58, Box 60
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 654-3383
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 654-3383
Gr: K-8
Kin Dah Lichii Olta' Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
5 Miles E. Of Ganado On Highwa
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-3439
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-3439
Gr: 7-8 | 34 students
Nazlini Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
Route 27
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 86505, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86505, AZ include Ganado Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86505?
2 public middle schools are located in 86505.
What is the racial composition of students in 86505?
86505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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