Best 86045 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,353 students in 86045, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86045, AZ are Nizhoni Accelerated Academy and Tuba City Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 86045 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86045, 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 86045, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students
Rank: #22.
Tuba City Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
67 East Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 Main St
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-2330
Gr: K-8 | 1,068 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 86045 Arizona

86045, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Fir Street On Main Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1001
Gr: 4-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 86045, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86045, AZ include Nizhoni Accelerated Academy and Tuba City Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86045?
3 public middle schools are located in 86045.
What is the racial composition of students in 86045?
86045 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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