For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,299 students in Kayenta, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kayenta, AZ are Baker Middle School and Debbie Braff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kayenta, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kayenta 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 Public Elementary Schools in Kayenta, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North U.s. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Debbie Braff Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North Us Hwy 163 Mustang Blvd
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
E. Hwy 160 Navajo Rte 59
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3800
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3800
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Main Street--bureau Of In
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3439
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-3439
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Kayenta, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
Grades: PK-2
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kayenta, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kayenta, AZ include Baker Middle School and Debbie Braff Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kayenta?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kayenta.
What is the racial composition of students in Kayenta?
Kayenta 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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