Best Schools in Apache County, AZ
Apache County, AZ has 60 public schools (14 high, 8 middle, 32 elementary) serving 14,954 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Apache County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Apache County, AZ
The top high schools in Apache County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Johns High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Unified District (4153) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
2. Show Low High School
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Projected Test Scores
Show Low Unified District (4393) • Public • Grades 3 - 12 • 877 Students
3. Round Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Round Valley Unified District (4155) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
4. Pima High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pima Unified District (4220) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students
5. Blue Ridge High School
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Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
6. Window Rock High School
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Projected Test Scores
Window Rock Unified District (4154) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 571 Students
7. Chinle High School
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Projected Test Scores
Chinle Unified District (4158) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
8. Ganado High School
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Projected Test Scores
Ganado Unified School District (4157) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
9. Alchesay High School
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Whiteriver Unified District (4394) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 822 Students
10. St. Johns Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Unified District (4153) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Apache County, AZ
The top middle schools in Apache County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Johns Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Unified District (4153) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 340 Students
2. Round Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Valley Unified District (4155) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 428 Students
3. Chinle Junior High School
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Chinle Unified District (4158) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 411 Students
4. Sanders Middle School
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Sanders Unified District (4156) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 166 Students
5. Red Mesa Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Red Mesa Unified District (4159) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
6. Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Window Rock Unified District (4154) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 355 Students
7. Tsehootsooi Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Window Rock Unified District (4154) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 259 Students
8. Ganado Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ganado Unified School District (4157) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Apache County, AZ
The top elementary schools in Apache County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alpine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpine Elementary District (4161) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 59 Students
2. Coronado Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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St Johns Unified District (4153) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 290 Students
3. Tsaile Elementary School
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Chinle Unified District (4158) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 390 Students
4. Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta
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Projected Test Scores
Window Rock Unified District (4154) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 84 Students
5. Chinle Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Chinle Unified District (4158) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 462 Students
6. Vernon Elementary School
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Vernon Elementary District (4162) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 123 Students
7. Many Farms Elementary School
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Chinle Unified District (4158) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 306 Students
8. Round Valley Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Round Valley Unified District (4155) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
9. Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
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Chinle Unified District (4158) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
10. Mesa View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Chinle Unified District (4158) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 388 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Apache County, AZ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Apache County, AZ has a total population of 66,021 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Apache County, AZ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Apache County, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Apache County, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Apache County, AZ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Apache County, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Apache County, AZ
How many schools are in Apache County, AZ?
Apache County, AZ has 60 public schools: 14 high schools, 8 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 14,954 students in total.
How do schools in Apache County perform on state tests?
On average, 60 schools in Apache County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Apache County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Apache County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Apache County
15 places in Apache County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (15)
- Chinle (6)
- Fort Defiance (5)
- Eagar (4)
- Ganado (4)
- St Johns (4)
- Teec Nos Pos (4)
- Sanders (3)
- Alpine (1)
- Concho (1)
- Many Farms (1)
- Mcnary (1)
- Round Rock (1)
- Tsaile (1)
- Vernon (1)
- Window Rock (1)
School districts (7)
- Chinle Unified District (4158) (8 schools)
- Window Rock Unified District (4154) (6 schools)
- Red Mesa Unified District (4159) (5 schools)
- Ganado Unified School District (4157) (4 schools)
- Round Valley Unified District (4155) (4 schools)
- St Johns Unified District (4153) (4 schools)
- Sanders Unified District (4156) (3 schools)