For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,736 students in Fort Defiance, AZ.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Defiance, AZ are Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Native - Window Rock High School and Window Rock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Defiance, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fort Defiance 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Defiance, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Chee Dodge Drive
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 810-7733
Grades: K-6
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Native - Window Rock High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7015
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Window Rock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7006
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Tsehootsooi Middle School
Magnet 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
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Grades: 4-6
| 355 students
Rank: #66.
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7802
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7802
Grades: K-3
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
Integrated Preschool
Magnet School
Navajo Rte 12
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-7552
Grades: PK
| 26 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 schools in Fort Defiance, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Defiance, AZ include Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Native - Window Rock High School and Window Rock High School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Defiance?
7 public schools are located in Fort Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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