Public schools in Sanders, AZ
5 open public schools with an address in Sanders, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
624
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Sanders public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Sanders, AZ: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 624 students, an average of 125 per school. The largest campus is Sanders Elementary School (267 students).
Sanders Unified District (4156) 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 13.3:1, 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, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Sanders
Elementary schools in Sanders
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Elementary School Sanders Unified District (4156) | PK–07 | 267 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sanders
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders Middle School Sanders Unified District (4156) | 06–08 | 164 | 19.3:1 |
High schools in Sanders
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIVE - Sanders Valley High School Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Valley High School Sanders Unified District (4156) | 09–12 | 193 | 9.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Sanders
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lichii Deezh ahi Learning Academy Sanders Unified District (4156) · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native90.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Sanders schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (624 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sanders
How many public schools are in Sanders, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Sanders: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 624 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sanders?
Schools with an address in Sanders belong to 2 education agencies, led by Sanders Unified District (4156) (4 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 Sanders?
Valley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sanders, with 193 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sanders?
No school with an address in Sanders 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 Sanders schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sanders public schools is 13.3:1, 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 Sanders 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