For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 3,328 students in Apache County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Apache County, AZ are Coronado Elementary School, Round Valley Elementary School and Tsaile Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Apache County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Apache County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Apache County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 N Water St
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-4930
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-4930
Grades: PK-3
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 S. Brown St.
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6600
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Tsaile Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Navajo Rt 12 And Jct. Hwy 64
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Red Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 160 Mile Marker 448
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4250
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students
Rank: #55.
Chinle Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Grades: PK-6
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
90 Crn 3139
Vernon, AZ 85940
(928) 537-5463
Vernon, AZ 85940
(928) 537-5463
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
Rank: #77.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
I-40 And Hwy. 191 S
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: PK-7
| 282 students
Rank: #88.
Concho Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 61 And Cinder Road
Concho, AZ 85924
(928) 337-4665
Concho, AZ 85924
(928) 337-4665
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #99.
Ganado Primary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1200
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1200
Grades: PK-2
| 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Round Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191 At Route 12
Round Rock, AZ 86547
(928) 787-4502
Round Rock, AZ 86547
(928) 787-4502
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
Grades: PK-6
| 371 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcnary Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 N. Pollack
Mcnary, AZ 85930
(928) 334-2293
Mcnary, AZ 85930
(928) 334-2293
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Rte 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Apache County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
725 East Main
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-1060
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-1060
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Hc 58, Box 60
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 654-3383
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 654-3383
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Dine College, Building Aj
Tsaile, AZ 86556
(602) 650-1116
Tsaile, AZ 86556
(602) 650-1116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kin Dah Lichii Olta' Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
5 Miles E. Of Ganado On Highwa
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-3439
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-3439
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Po Box 2009
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-3593
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 337-3593
Grades: K-12
| 38 students
Nazlini Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
Route 27
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-6125
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
155 South Washington Street
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 634-7320
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 634-7320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1361 E. Main Street
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-0221
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 333-0221
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
1223 East Main St
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 367-3074
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 367-3074
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
645 West Cleveland
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 367-3074
Saint Johns, AZ 85936
(928) 367-3074
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Grades: K-3
| 47 students
Highway 160 P.o. Box 102
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-3252
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-3252
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Turquoise Dawn Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Hwy 191, Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9755
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9755
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
585 N. Butler Street
Eagar, AZ 85925
(928) 333-6580
Eagar, AZ 85925
(928) 333-6580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P O Box 309
Chambers, AZ 86502
(928) 652-3251
Chambers, AZ 86502
(928) 652-3251
Grades: 6-9
| 40 students
Chee Dodge Dr
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 810-7733
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 810-7733
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Apache County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Apache County, AZ include Coronado Elementary School, Round Valley Elementary School and Tsaile Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Apache County?
14 public preschools are located in Apache County.
What is the racial composition of students in Apache County?
Apache County public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Apache County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Apache County include: Canyon De Chelly Elementary School vs. Chinle Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School vs. Canyon De Chelly Elementary School, Canyon De Chelly Elementary School vs. Mesa View Elementary School
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