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Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 708 students in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,642 Schools
# Students
1,433 Students
760,671 Students
# Teachers
n/a
33,869 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Graduation Rate
72%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.66
% American Indian
98%
5%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,599 is higher than the state median of $11,428. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,789 is higher than the state median of $11,330. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,599
$11,428
Spending / Student
$16,789
$11,330
Best Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students
Rank: #22.
Dzil Libei Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67 E Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
Rank: #33.
Tuba City Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Maple Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Tuba City Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 East Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students
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