Top Rankings
Ganado Unified School District (4157) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,091 students in Ganado Unified School District (4157). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Ganado Unified School District (4157) have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,091 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ganado Unified School District (4157), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 57% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Graduation Rate
57%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.66
% American Indian
92%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,502 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,807 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,502
$11,421
Spending / Student
$17,807
$11,323
Best Ganado Unified School District (4157) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Ganado Intermediate School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1300
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1300
Grades: 3-5
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Ganado High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1510
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1510
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Ganado Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 264
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1400
Ganado, AZ 86505
(928) 755-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Ganado Unified School District (4157) manages 4 public schools serving 1,091 students.
What is the rank of Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Ganado Unified School District (4157) is ranked #591 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
92% of Ganado Unified School District (4157) students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ganado Unified School District (4157)?
Ganado Unified School District (4157) has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Ganado Unified School District (4157)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,807 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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