For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 659 students in Sanders, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Sanders, AZ are Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy, Sanders Elementary School and Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanders, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sanders have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sanders, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
I-40 Hwy 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
I-40 And Hwy. 191 S
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: PK-7
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
I 40 And Us 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Native - Sanders Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
I-40 & Us 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(928) 656-4121
Sanders, AZ 86512
(928) 656-4121
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Sanders Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Apache 7160
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sanders, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Sanders, AZ include Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy, Sanders Elementary School and Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Sanders?
5 public schools are located in Sanders.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders?
Sanders public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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