For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,534 students in Whiteriver, AZ (there are , serving 112 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Whiteriver, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Whiteriver, AZ are Cradleboard School, Whiteriver Elementary School and Alchesay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteriver, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Whiteriver 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whiteriver, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cradleboard School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Whiteriver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Alchesay High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Falcon Way
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5690
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5690
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #44.
Seven Mile 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
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Canyon Day Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
110 E. Dish Chin Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Whiteriver, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 73, P.o. Box 130
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 338-4593
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whiteriver, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in Whiteriver, AZ include Cradleboard School, Whiteriver Elementary School and Alchesay High School.
How many public schools are located in Whiteriver?
6 public schools are located in Whiteriver.
What percentage of students in Whiteriver go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Whiteriver are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteriver?
Whiteriver public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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