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Apache County

Arizona · Public K-12

67 public K-12 schools operate inside Apache County, with roughly 11,525 students enrolled, an average of 172 per campus. The level mix is 34 elementary, 8 middle, and 20 high schools.

7-year change in Apache County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,525
+1,158 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
54
+18 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
67
29 districts
Enrollment
11,525
NCES CCD
Median income
$41,438
Below Arizona avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.0%
Above Arizona avg
Elementary
34
5,671 students
Middle
8
2,052 students
High
20
3,229 students
Combined / other
5
573 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chinle Unified District (4158)
2,910 students · 29 districts in Apache County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Apache County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
21%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
72%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
14%
Hispanic
7%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
78%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.7%
civilian labor
Median age
37
26.0% under 18

Test scores in Apache County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Arizona state average: 45.4%.

See all 6 schools in Apache County ranked by score →

All schools (67)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Chinle High SchoolChinleHigh09-12956·
Window Rock High SchoolFort DefianceHigh09-12548·
Round Valley Elementary SchoolEagarElementaryPK-05536·
Chinle Elementary SchoolChinleElementaryPK-06489·
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning CenterFort DefianceElementaryKG-03430·
Ganado High SchoolGanadoHigh09-12390·
Round Valley High SchoolEagarHigh09-12386·
Chinle Junior High SchoolChinleMiddle07-08373·
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning CenterFort DefianceMiddle04-06340·
St Johns Middle SchoolSt JohnsMiddle04-08313·
Tsaile Elementary SchoolTsaileElementaryPK-08313·
Lukachukai Community SchoolLukachukaiElementaryKG-08312·
Rock Point Community SchoolRock PointCombinedKG-12297·
St Johns High SchoolSt JohnsHigh09-12294·
Mesa View ElementaryChinleElementaryPK-06288·
Tsehootsooi Middle SchoolFort DefianceMiddle07-08284·
Many Farms High SchoolMany FarmsHigh09-12281·
Many Farms Community SchoolMany FarmsElementaryKG-08278·
Round Valley Middle SchoolEagarMiddle05-08269·
Sanders Elementary SchoolSandersElementaryPK-07267·
Canyon De Chelly Elementary SchoolChinleElementaryPK-06252·
Coronado Elementary SchoolSt JohnsElementaryPK-03247·
Many Farms Elementary SchoolMany FarmsElementaryPK-08239·
Ganado Middle SchoolGanadoMiddle06-08234·
Rough Rock Community SchoolChinleCombinedKG-12230·
Ganado Intermediate SchoolGanadoElementary03-05194·
Valley High SchoolSandersHigh09-12193·
Mcnary Elementary SchoolMcnaryElementaryPK-08183·
Dennehotso Boarding SchoolDennehotsoElementaryKG-08165·
Sanders Middle SchoolSandersMiddle06-08164·
Ganado Primary SchoolGanadoElementaryPK-02162·
Kin Dah Lichi'i OltaGanadoElementaryKG-06143·
Red Mesa High SchoolTeec Nos PosHigh09-12140·
Vernon Elementary SchoolVernonElementaryPK-08138·
Concho Elementary SchoolConchoElementaryPK-08129·
Red Mesa Elementary SchoolTeec Nos PosElementaryPK-08124·
Cottonwood Day SchoolChinleElementaryKG-08123·
T'iis Nazbas Community SchoolTeec Nos PosElementaryKG-0894·
Hunters Point Boarding SchoolSt. MichaelsElementaryKG-0582·
Red Rock Day SchoolRed ValleyElementaryKG-0882·
Red Mesa Junior High SchoolTeec Nos PosMiddle06-0875·
Round Rock Elementary SchoolRound RockElementaryPK-0871·
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'OltaWindow RockElementaryKG-0664·
Wide Ruins Community SchoolChambersElementaryKG-0658·
Alpine Elementary SchoolAlpineElementaryKG-0856·
Nazlini Community SchoolGanadoElementaryKG-0656·
Round Valley AOIEagarCombinedKG-1246·
Integrated PreschoolFort DefianceElementaryPK-PK39·
Cove Day SchoolRed ValleyElementaryKG-0629·
Pine Springs Day SchoolHouckElementaryKG-0428·
Red Valley/Cove High SchoolTeec Nos PosHigh09-1217·
St. Johns Learning CenterSt JohnsHigh09-1216·
NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College STJSt. JohnsHigh09-126·
NAVIT - Round Valley High SchoolEagarHigh09-122·
Concordia Charter School- Navajo MissionRock PointElementaryKG-060·
Hozho Online AcademyChinleCombinedKG-120·
LICHII DEEZH AHI LEARNING ACADEMYSandersCombinedKG-120·
NATIVE - Chinle High SchoolChinleHigh09-120·
NATIVE - Ganado High SchoolGanadoHigh09-120·
NATIVE - Red Mesa High SchoolTeec Nos PosHigh09-120·
NATIVE - Red Valley/Cove High SchoolRed ValleyHigh09-120·
NATIVE - Sanders Valley High SchoolSandersHigh09-120·
NATIVE - Window Rock High SchoolFort DefianceHigh09-120·
NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College SPESpringervilleHigh09-120·
NAVIT - St. Johns High SchoolSt JohnsHigh09-120·
Window Rock Pre SchoolWindow RockElementaryPK-PK0·
Turquoise Dawn Alternative - ClosedChinleElementaryM-M··

Cities in Apache County

Chinle10 schoolsGanado7 schoolsTeec Nos Pos6 schoolsEagar5 schoolsSanders5 schoolsSt Johns5 schoolsFort Defiance4 schoolsMany Farms3 schoolsRed Valley3 schoolsFort Defiance2 schoolsRock Point2 schoolsWindow Rock2 schoolsAlpine1 schoolChambers1 schoolConcho1 schoolDennehotso1 schoolHouck1 schoolLukachukai1 schoolMcnary1 schoolRound Rock1 schoolSpringerville1 schoolSt. Johns1 schoolSt. Michaels1 schoolTsaile1 schoolVernon1 school

About Apache County

Across the middle-population Arizona county of Apache County of about 65,341 residents, the public-school footprint covers 67 schools and about 11,525 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $41,438 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 25%. That income level is 36% lower than the Arizona median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Apache County is made up of 34 elementary schools (5,671 students), 8 middle schools (2,052), 20 high schools (3,229), and 5 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Apache County is Chinle Unified District (4158), which alone enrolls about 2,910 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 11%: 10,367 students in SY 2017-18 versus 11,525 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Apache County gained 18 schools, going from 36 to 54.

On this page, the community for Apache County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Apache County?
Apache County, Arizona has 67 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,525 students.
How many high schools are in Apache County?
Apache County, Arizona has 20 public high schools, serving approximately 3,229 students.
How many middle schools are in Apache County?
Apache County, Arizona has 8 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,052 students.
How many elementary schools are in Apache County?
Apache County, Arizona has 34 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,671 students.
What is the largest school district in Apache County?
Chinle Unified District (4158) is the largest school district in Apache County, serving approximately 2,910 students. The county contains 29 school districts overall.
How many people live in Apache County?
Apache County has roughly 65,341 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Apache County?
Median household income in Apache County is $41,438, below the Arizona average of $64,265. About 25.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Apache County?
Approximately 16.6% of adults 25 and older in Apache County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Apache County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 98.0% of students in Apache County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Arizona county average of 90.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Apache County schools?
Across Apache County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.

Apache County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data