For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,205 students in Pinon, AZ (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pinon, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pinon, AZ are Pinon High School, Pinon Elementary School and Native - Pinon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinon, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pinon have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinon, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2401
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Native - Pinon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mile N. Pinon Route 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2400
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2400
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2301
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Rte 8066 N Pinon
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 674-3632
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 674-3632
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
3 Miles E Of Navajo Route 60
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3449
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3449
Gr: K-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Rt 4
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Gr: K | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pinon, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Pinon, AZ include Pinon High School, Pinon Elementary School and Native - Pinon High School.
How many public schools are located in Pinon?
8 public schools are located in Pinon.
What percentage of students in Pinon go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pinon are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinon?
Pinon public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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