Public schools in Chinle, AZ
7 open public schools with an address in Chinle, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,358
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Chinle public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Chinle, AZ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,358 students, an average of 337 per school. The largest campus is Chinle High School (956 students), and the largest elementary school is Chinle Elementary School (489).
Chinle Unified District (4158) operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Chinle
Elementary schools in Chinle
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon De Chelly Elementary School Chinle Unified District (4158) | PK–06 | 252 | 12.6:1 | |
| Chinle Elementary School Chinle Unified District (4158) | PK–06 | 489 | 17.5:1 | |
| Mesa View Elementary Chinle Unified District (4158) | PK–06 | 288 | 12:1 |
Middle schools in Chinle
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle Junior High School Chinle Unified District (4158) | 07–08 | 373 | 14.9:1 |
High schools in Chinle
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle High School Chinle Unified District (4158) | 09–12 | 956 | 16.8:1 | |
| NATIVE - Chinle High School Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Chinle
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hozho Online Academy Chinle Unified District (4158) · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native99%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Chinle schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,358 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chinle
How many public schools are in Chinle, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Chinle: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,358 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chinle?
Schools with an address in Chinle belong to 2 education agencies, led by Chinle Unified District (4158) (6 schools), Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Chinle?
Chinle High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chinle, with 956 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chinle?
No school with an address in Chinle is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Arizona.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chinle schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chinle public schools is 14.9:1, lower than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chinle guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities