There were 6,724 American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolled in Apache County districts in the 2024-25 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
Data showed that American Indian or Alaska Native students made up 72.8% of the 9,242 students in Apache County during the 2024-25 school year. They were the most represented ethnicity in schools within the county.
Among the 11 districts in Apache County, Chinle Unified District recorded the highest enrollment of American Indian or Alaska Native students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 2,882 students.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in this article are located in cities within Apache County.
Arizona ranks dead last in educational success among U.S. states, according to World Population Review, which graded states based on Kâ12 performance, funding, higher education, and safety.
| District | % of American Indian or Alaska Native students enrolment | Total enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Chinle Unified District | 99.1% | 2,908 |
| Window Rock Unified District | 98.2% | 1,701 |
| Red Mesa Unified District | 98.1% | 427 |
| McNary Elementary District | 96.2% | 183 |
| Ganado Unified School District | 92% | 977 |
| Sanders Unified District | 90.2% | 623 |
| Vernon Elementary District | 8.1% | 136 |
| St. Johns Unified District | 7.2% | 866 |
| Round Valley Unified District | 3% | 1,236 |
| Alpine Elementary District | â | 56 |
| Concho Elementary District | â | 129 |
