📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 9 Rated Districts in Apache County, AZ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alpine Elementary District | Alpine | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | St. Johns Unified District | Saint Johns | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #3 | Vernon Elementary District | Vernon | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #4 | Round Valley Unified District | Springerville | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #5 | Chinle Unified District | Chinle | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #6 | Window Rock Unified District | Fort Defiance | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #7 | Ganado Unified District | Ganado | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #8 | Red Mesa Unified District | Teec Nos Pos | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #9 | Sanders Unified District | Sanders | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Apache County, Arizona (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Apache County, Arizona that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using AASA 2025 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Arizona, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Apache County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Apache County, Arizona? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Apache County, Arizona, the highest-rated is Alpine Elementary District (Alpine), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Arizona districts on AASA 2025 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (AASA 2025), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Arizona and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.