Public schools in Show Low, AZ
15 open public schools with an address in Show Low, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,714
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of Show Low public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Show Low, AZ: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,714 students, an average of 194 per school. The largest campus is Show Low High School (858 students), and the largest elementary school is Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (383).
Show Low Unified District (4393) operates the most schools here (9), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 17.3:1, similar to 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 3 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Show Low
Show Low Unified District (4393)
Public school district
9 schools in Show Low
Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786)
Specialized public school district
3 schools in Show Low · 19 total
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211)
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Show Low
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (91131)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Show Low · 2 total
Elementary schools in Show Low
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Academy Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) · Charter | KG–08 | 124 | 9.5:1 | |
| Linden Elementary School Show Low Unified District (4393) | KG–05 | 208 | 14.9:1 | |
| Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School Show Low Unified District (4393) | KG–05 | 383 | 19.2:1 | |
| Whipple Ranch Elementary School Show Low Unified District (4393) | PK–05 | 351 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Show Low
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low Junior High School Show Low Unified District (4393) | 06–08 | 527 | 18.2:1 |
High schools in Show Low
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAEC Show Low Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (91131) · Charter | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| NAVIT - NAVIT Courses Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College WMC Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 16 | — | |
| NAVIT - Show Low High School Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 3 | — | |
| White Mountain Institute Show Low Unified District (4393) · Alternative School | 09–12 | 48 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Show Low
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RISE Show Low Unified District (4393) · Special Education School | 03–12 | — | — | |
| Sequoia Village School Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) · Charter | KG–12 | 173 | 17.3:1 | |
| Show Low High School Show Low Unified District (4393) | 03–12 | 858 | 21.6:1 | |
| Show Low Preschool Show Low Unified District (4393) · Special Education School | PK–PK | 14 | — | |
| Wmi on Line Show Low Unified District (4393) · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 9 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.7%
- Hispanic23.3%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Show Low schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,714 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Show Low
How many public schools are in Show Low, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Show Low: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 2,714 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Show Low?
Schools with an address in Show Low belong to 4 education agencies, led by Show Low Unified District (4393) (9 schools), Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) (3 schools), Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) (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 Show Low?
White Mountain Institute reported the largest high-school enrollment in Show Low, with 48 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Show Low?
Yes. 3 of the 15 public schools in Show Low are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including AAEC Show Low, George Washington Academy, Sequoia Village School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Show Low schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Show Low public schools is 17.3:1, similar to 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 Show Low 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