Public schools in Tuba City, AZ
8 open public schools with an address in Tuba City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,385
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Tuba City public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Tuba City, AZ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,385 students, an average of 173 per school. The largest campus is Tuba City High School (666 students), and the largest elementary school is Tuba City Elementary School (406).
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) 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 10:1, 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.
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 Tuba City
Elementary schools in Tuba City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dzil Libei Elementary School Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) | PK–06 | 14 | 2.9:1 | |
| Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) | PK–05 | 29 | 7.7:1 | |
| Tuba City Elementary School Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) | PK–05 | 406 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Tuba City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuba City Junior High School Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) | 06–08 | 230 | 10:1 |
High schools in Tuba City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIVE - Greyhills HS Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| NATIVE - Tuba City High School Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 4 | — | |
| Nizhoni Accelerated Academy Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) · Alternative School | 07–12 | 36 | — | |
| Tuba City High School Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) | 09–12 | 666 | 15.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic0.2%
- Black0.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native97.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Tuba City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,385 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tuba City
How many public schools are in Tuba City, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Tuba City: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 1,385 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tuba City?
Schools with an address in Tuba City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) (6 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 Tuba City?
Tuba City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tuba City, with 666 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tuba City?
No school with an address in Tuba City 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 Tuba City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tuba City public schools is 10:1, 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 Tuba City 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