For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,728 students in 85941, AZ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85941, AZ are Cradleboard School, Whiteriver Elementary School and Seven Mile School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 85941 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 85941, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85941, AZ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cradleboard School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Whiteriver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Seven Mile School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Canyon Day Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
110 E. Dish Chin Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
85941, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 73, P.o. Box 130
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 85941, AZ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 85941, AZ include Cradleboard School, Whiteriver Elementary School and Seven Mile School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 85941?
5 public elementary schools are located in 85941.
What is the racial composition of students in 85941?
85941 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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