For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 332 students in Navajo County, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Navajo County, AZ are Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor, Shonto Preparatory Technology High School and Sequoia Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Navajo County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Navajo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Navajo County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 North Centennial Blvd
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
East Highway 160/98
Shonto, AZ 86054
(928) 672-3520
Shonto, AZ 86054
(928) 672-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Village School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
982 Full House Ln
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1208
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1208
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Navajo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 West White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Gr: 3-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
3050 North Porter Mountain Roa
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Gr: 4-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1 Mile W. Highway 87 Between M
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3272
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3272
Gr: 9-12
Hope School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 E Carter Dr
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-4081
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-4081
Gr: 9-12
Highway 264, Po Box 337
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-5111
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-5111
Gr: 7-12
40 South 11th Street
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5432
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5432
Gr: K-12 | 106 students
Hwy 73, P.o. Box 130
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Gr: PK-8
Hwy 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
Gr: PK-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
600 East Cherry St
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8100
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8100
Gr: 9-12
6.5 Mi South Of Birdsprings Ch
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 526-2950
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 526-2950
Gr: 7-8 | 20 students
502 Airport Road
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-3329
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-3329
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
324 Navajo Boulevard
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-3838
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-3838
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1233 B Fawnbrook Drive
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-7412
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-7412
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 60%
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Gr: 5-6 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 13%
762 East White Mountain Blvd
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 367-3074
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 367-3074
Gr: 7-12
2920 Hwy 260
Overgaard, AZ 85933
(928) 535-3475
Overgaard, AZ 85933
(928) 535-3475
Gr: K-12
411 North 18th Place
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0195
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0195
Gr: K-8
P.o. Box 2741
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 337-3478
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 337-3478
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Successful Beginnings Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
841 East Mcneil St
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2365
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2365
Gr: K-3 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 20%
1hc-61, Box 300
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 686-610
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 686-610
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1
600 N. Alfred Avenue
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-4488
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-4488
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Navajo County, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Navajo County, AZ include Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor, Shonto Preparatory Technology High School and Sequoia Village School.
How many public charter schools are located in Navajo County?
3 public charter schools are located in Navajo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Navajo County?
Navajo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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