Best 86504 Arizona Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 284 students in 86504, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle school in 86504, AZ is Tsehootsooi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 86504 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 86504, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 86504, AZ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsehootsooi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Navajo Rt. 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 86504, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 86504, AZ include Tsehootsooi Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86504?
1 public middle schools are located in 86504.
What is the racial composition of students in 86504?
86504 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 65% (majority Hispanic).

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