For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 836 students in Fort Defiance, AZ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Defiance, AZ are Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center and Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Defiance, AZ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Defiance have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Fort Defiance, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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.
Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Navajo Route 7
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
(928) 729-6815
Grades: 4-6
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | 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
| 433 students
Fort Defiance, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 elementary schools in Fort Defiance, AZ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Defiance, AZ include Tsehootsooi Dine Bi'olta, Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center and Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Defiance?
3 public elementary schools are located in Fort Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Defiance?
Fort Defiance 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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