For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,306 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 32%), 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86045, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Rank: #22.
Tuba City Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 East Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
306 Main St
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-2330
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-2330
Gr: K-8 | 1,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
86045, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Fir Street On Main Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1001
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 66% (majority Hispanic).
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