Public schools in Kayenta, AZ
6 open public schools with an address in Kayenta, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,546
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kayenta public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Kayenta, AZ: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,546 students, an average of 258 per school. The largest campus is Monument Valley High School (618 students), and the largest elementary school is Debbie Braff Elementary School (426).
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) operates the most schools here (4), 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 13.5:1, 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 districts and agencies serving Kayenta
Elementary schools in Kayenta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Braff Elementary School Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) | PK–04 | 426 | 12.5:1 | |
| K.U.S.D.#27 - A B C Preschool Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) | PK–KG | 53 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Kayenta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Middle School Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) | 05–08 | 447 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Kayenta
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Valley High School Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) | 09–12 | 618 | 14.7:1 | |
| NATIVE - Monument Valley High School Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| NATIVE Central Campus Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 2 | 1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black0%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native94.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Kayenta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,546 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kayenta
How many public schools are in Kayenta, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Kayenta: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,546 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kayenta?
Schools with an address in Kayenta belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) (4 schools), Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kayenta?
Monument Valley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kayenta, with 618 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kayenta?
No school with an address in Kayenta 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 Kayenta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kayenta public schools is 13.5:1, 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 Kayenta 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