Best Schools in Navajo County, AZ
Navajo County, AZ has 81 public schools (17 high, 14 middle, 44 elementary) serving 21,582 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Navajo County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Navajo County, AZ
The top high schools in Navajo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joseph City Unified District (4388) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
2. Snowflake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Snowflake Unified District (4391) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 943 Students
3. Mogollon High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber-overgaard Unified District (4392) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 167 Students
4. Show Low High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Show Low Unified District (4393) • Public • Grades 3 - 12 • 877 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. Winslow High School
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Projected Test Scores
Winslow Unified District (4387) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 675 Students
7. Holbrook High School
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Projected Test Scores
Holbrook Unified District (4389) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
8. Monument Valley High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
9. Alchesay High School
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Projected Test Scores
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 822 Students
10. Pinon High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinon Unified District (4390) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 370 Students
Best Middle Schools in Navajo County, AZ
The top middle schools in Navajo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Snowflake Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Snowflake Unified District (4391) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 411 Students
2. Taylor Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Snowflake Unified District (4391) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 235 Students
3. Snowflake Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Snowflake Unified District (4391) • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 486 Students
4. Mogollon Jr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber-overgaard Unified District (4392) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 77 Students
5. Capps Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber-overgaard Unified District (4392) • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 120 Students
6. Show Low Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Show Low Unified District (4393) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
7. Blue Ridge Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students
8. Joseph City Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joseph City Unified District (4388) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 116 Students
9. Holbrook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holbrook Unified District (4389) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 347 Students
10. Winslow Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winslow Unified District (4387) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 309 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Navajo County, AZ
The top elementary schools in Navajo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Meadows Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heber-overgaard Unified District (4392) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 143 Students
2. Highland Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Snowflake Unified District (4391) • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 525 Students
3. Taylor Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Snowflake Unified District (4391) • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 315 Students
4. Linden Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Show Low Unified District (4393) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 203 Students
5. Joseph City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joseph City Unified District (4388) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students
6. Blue Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 818 Students
7. Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Show Low Unified District (4393) • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
8. Hulet Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Holbrook Unified District (4389) • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 350 Students
9. Bonnie Brennan School
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Projected Test Scores
Winslow Unified District (4387) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
10. Sequoia Village School
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Projected Test Scores
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) • Charter • Grades KG - 12 • 163 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Navajo County, AZ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Navajo County, AZ has a total population of 106,717 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Navajo 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 Navajo County, AZ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Navajo County, AZ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Navajo 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 Navajo County, AZ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Navajo County, AZ
How many schools are in Navajo County, AZ?
Navajo County, AZ has 81 public schools: 17 high schools, 14 middle schools and 44 elementary schools, serving 21,582 students in total.
How do schools in Navajo County perform on state tests?
On average, 81 schools in Navajo County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Navajo County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Navajo 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: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Navajo County
14 places in Navajo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (14)
- Show Low (10)
- Snowflake (6)
- Holbrook (5)
- Winslow (5)
- Whiteriver (4)
- Heber (3)
- Joseph City (3)
- Kayenta (3)
- Lakeside (3)
- Pinon (3)
- Heber Overgaard (1)
- Indian Wells (1)
- Shonto (1)
- Taylor (1)
School districts (11)
- Show Low Unified District (4393) (8 schools)
- Snowflake Unified District (4391) (6 schools)
- Holbrook Unified District (4389) (5 schools)
- Whiteriver Unified District (4394) (5 schools)
- Winslow Unified District (4387) (5 schools)
- Heber-Overgaard Unified District (4392) (4 schools)
- Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) (3 schools)
- Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) (3 schools)
- Joseph City Unified District (4388) (3 schools)
- Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) (3 schools)
- Pinon Unified District (4390) (3 schools)