For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,534 students in 85941, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 112 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 85941, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 85941, AZ are Whiteriver Elementary School, Cradleboard School and Alchesay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 85941 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 85941, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85941, AZ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteriver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Cradleboard School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Alchesay High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Falcon Way
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5690
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #44.
Seven Mile School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Day Junior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
110 E. Dish Chin Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
85941, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 73, P.o. Box 130
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 85941, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in 85941, AZ include Whiteriver Elementary School, Cradleboard School and Alchesay High School.
How many public schools are located in 85941?
6 public schools are located in 85941.
What percentage of students in 85941 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 85941 are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 85941?
85941 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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