For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 834 students in 86504, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 86504, AZ are Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center and Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 86504 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 86504, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86504, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Chee Dodge Drive
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Gr: K-6 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Gr: 4-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7802
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7802
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 86504, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 86504, AZ include Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center and Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 86504?
3 public elementary schools are located in 86504.
What is the racial composition of students in 86504?
86504 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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