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6 schools in Fort Defiance

Arizona · Public K-12

Fort Defiance has 6 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 1,641 Arizona students across 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Fort Defiance

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,641
+813 (+98%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+3 (+150%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Integrated PreschoolElementaryPK-PK39
NATIVE - Window Rock High SchoolHigh09-120
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning CenterMiddle04-06340
Tsehootsooi Middle SchoolMiddle07-08284
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning CenterElementaryKG-03430
Window Rock High SchoolHigh09-12548

About Fort Defiance

Fort Defiance is a medium-population Arizona city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 1,641 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 274, lower than the state mean of about 508.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,641 students, expanded 98% from the 828 reported in SY 2017-18. Fort Defiance now counts 5 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fort Defiance discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Fort Defiance, Arizona?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Fort Defiance, with a combined enrollment of about 1,641.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance has 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Fort Defiance?
Window Rock High School is the largest public school in Fort Defiance by enrollment, with approximately 548 students.
What school districts serve Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance is served by 2 public school districts, including Window Rock Unified District (4154), Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114).
What grade levels do public schools in Fort Defiance cover?
Public schools in Fort Defiance serve students from pre-K through grade 12.