For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 5,022 students in Navajo County, AZ.
The top ranked public preschools in Navajo County, AZ are Mountain Meadows Primary, Whipple Ranch Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Navajo County, AZ public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Navajo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschool average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Navajo County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Meadows Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2181 W. Country Club Dr.
Overgaard, AZ 85933
(928) 535-4622
Overgaard, AZ 85933
(928) 535-4622
Grades: PK-3
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Mahoney St
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8500
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8500
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8176 Westover St
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3329
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3329
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Bonnie Brennan School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Cochise Dr
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8400
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8400
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Porter Mountain Road
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Grades: PK-6
| 818 students
Rank: #77.
Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Oak St.
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8600
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8600
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Wells Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Crossroads Of Route 77 And Rou
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 654-3622
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 654-3622
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #99.
Whiteriver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Cradleboard School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1111.
Pinon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1212.
Kayenta Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 408 students
Rank: #1313.
Jeddito School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mile Post 408 Highway 264
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-2334
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-2334
Grades: PK-8
| 108 students
Rank: #1414.
Seven Mile School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
K.u.s.d.#27 - A B C Preschool
Magnet School
N. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2043
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2043
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Community School
Magnet School
Navajo Rt 4
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Grades: K
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Show Low Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snowflake Preschool
Magnet School
682 W School Bus Ln
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-4156
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-4156
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Navajo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspc-winslow (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2100 S Highway 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
(602) 542-5620
Winslow, AZ 86047
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 West White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: 3-4
| 354 students
3050 North Porter Mountain Roa
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: 4-6
| 498 students
2114 Sandstone Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Dine Southwest High School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1 Mile W. Highway 87 Between M
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3272
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3272
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 758
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(520) 524-6222
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(520) 524-6222
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hope School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 E Carter Dr
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-4081
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-4081
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Highway 264, Po Box 337
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-5111
Keams Canyon, AZ 86034
(928) 738-5111
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Jefferson Academy Of Advanced Learning (Closed 2023)
Charter School
40 South 11th Street
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5432
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5432
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Hwy 73, P.o. Box 130
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Hwy 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2006
Grades: PK-2
| 372 students
Highway 99, Hc 61, Box D
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 686-6211
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 686-6211
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
600 E Cherry St
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8101
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
600 East Cherry St
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8100
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 288-8100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Little Singer Community Junior High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
6.5 Mi South Of Birdsprings Ch
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 526-2950
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 526-2950
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
Norrn Az Academy For Career Dev. - Winslow (Closed 2023)
Charter School
502 Airport Road
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-3329
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-3329
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
324 Navajo Boulevard
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-3838
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-3838
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
1233 B Fawnbrook Drive
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-7412
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-7412
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Grades: 5-6
| 31 students
294 W. Carlos
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Renaissance Academy - Anasazi Campus (Closed 2008)
Charter School
762 East White Mountain Blvd
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 367-3074
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 367-3074
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2920 Hwy 260
Overgaard, AZ 85933
(928) 535-3475
Overgaard, AZ 85933
(928) 535-3475
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Renaissance Academy - John Reeder Campus (Closed 2008)
Charter School
411 North 18th Place
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0195
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0195
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Renaissance Academy - San Juan Campus (Closed 2006)
Charter School
P.o. Box 2741
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 337-3478
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928) 337-3478
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Successful Beginnings Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
841 East Mcneil St
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2365
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2365
Grades: K-3
| 40 students
Tolani Lake Elementary School Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1hc-61, Box 300
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 686-610
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 686-610
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Milepost 31.2, Hwy 77
Indian Wells, AZ 86031
(928) 738-2367
Indian Wells, AZ 86031
(928) 738-2367
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
600 N. Alfred Avenue
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-4488
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-4488
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Navajo County, AZ?
The top ranked public preschools in Navajo County, AZ include Mountain Meadows Primary, Whipple Ranch Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Navajo County?
18 public preschools are located in Navajo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Navajo County?
Navajo County public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public preschools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Navajo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Navajo County include: Seven Mile School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Seven Mile School
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