For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 273 students in 86504, AZ.
The top ranked public middle school in 86504, AZ is Tsehootsooi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 86504 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 86504, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 86504, AZ Public Middle Schools (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
86504, 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 86504, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 86504, AZ include Tsehootsooi Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 86504?
1 public middle schools are located in 86504.
What is the racial composition of students in 86504?
86504 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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