For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,422 students in 86503, AZ.
The top-ranked public preschools in 86503, AZ are Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 86503 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 86503, AZ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 86503, AZ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsaile Elementary School
(Math: 36% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Chinle Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
Gr: PK-6 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
86503, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 86503, AZ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 86503, AZ include Tsaile Elementary School, Chinle Elementary School and Mesa View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 86503?
4 public preschools are located in 86503.
What is the racial composition of students in 86503?
86503 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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