For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,262 students in Kayenta, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kayenta, AZ are Baker Middle School and Debbie Braff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kayenta, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kayenta have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Kayenta, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North U.s. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Debbie Braff Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North Us Hwy 163 Mustang Blvd
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Gr: PK-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
E Hwy 160 Navajo Rte 59
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3800
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3800
Gr: K-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Main Street
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3439
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3439
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Kayenta, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
Gr: PK-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kayenta, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kayenta, AZ include Baker Middle School and Debbie Braff Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kayenta?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kayenta.
What is the racial composition of students in Kayenta?
Kayenta 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).
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