For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,278 students in Chinle, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chinle, AZ are Tsaile Elementary School, Many Farms Elementary School and Chinle Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chinle, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Chinle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chinle, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsaile Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Navajo Rt 12 And Jct. Hwy 64
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Many Farms Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Us Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9000
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Chinle Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 191 & I.r. 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9401
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9401
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Hozho Online Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 Rte 27
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Route 4
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 725-3235
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 725-3235
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hc61 Hwy 59
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 728-3705
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 728-3705
Gr: K-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chinle, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chinle, AZ include Tsaile Elementary School, Many Farms Elementary School and Chinle Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chinle?
6 public middle schools are located in Chinle.
What is the racial composition of students in Chinle?
Chinle public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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