For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 332 students in Navajo County, AZ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Navajo County, AZ are Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor, Shonto Preparatory Technology High School and Sequoia Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Navajo County, AZ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Navajo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public charter school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Navajo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 North Centennial Blvd
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Shonto Preparatory Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
East Highway 160/98
Shonto, AZ 86054
(928) 672-3520
Shonto, AZ 86054
(928) 672-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Village School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
982 Full House Ln
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1208
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1208
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Navajo County, AZ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Navajo County, AZ include Northern Az Academy For Career Dev. - Taylor, Shonto Preparatory Technology High School and Sequoia Village School.
How many public charter schools are located in Navajo County?
3 public charter schools are located in Navajo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Navajo County?
Navajo County public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public charter schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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