📊 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 11 Rated Districts in Navajo County, AZ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Snowflake Unified District | Snowflake | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #2 | Heber-Overgaard Unified District | Heber | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #3 | Joseph City Unified District | Joseph City | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #4 | Show Low Unified District | Show Low | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #5 | Blue Ridge Unified District | Lakeside | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #6 | Winslow Unified District | Winslow | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #7 | Holbrook Unified District | Holbrook | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #8 | Kayenta Unified District | Kayenta | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #9 | Cedar Unified District | Keams Canyon | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #10 | Pinon Unified District | Pinon | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #11 | Whiteriver Unified District | Whiteriver | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
Best School Districts in Navajo County, Arizona (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Navajo 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 Navajo 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 Navajo County, Arizona? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Navajo County, Arizona, the highest-rated is Snowflake Unified District (Snowflake), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 81st 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.