For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 273 students in Fort Defiance, AZ.
The top ranked public middle school in Fort Defiance, AZ is Tsehootsooi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Defiance, AZ public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Defiance have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Defiance, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tsehootsooi Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Rt. 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6811
Grades: 7-8
| 273 students
Fort Defiance, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Grades: K-3
| 47 students
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6706
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fort Defiance, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fort Defiance, AZ include Tsehootsooi Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fort Defiance?
1 public middle schools are located in Fort Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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