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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 86556

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Summary:

The 86556 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Tsaile Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Arizona. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.7 and spending of $19,419 per student, Tsaile Elementary provides a well-resourced learning environment that has translated to exceptional academic performance.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Tsaile Elementary ranked 134th out of 909 schools statewide, with 85% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, far exceeding the district and state averages of 58% and 42%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across multiple grade levels and subject areas, indicating a high-quality educational program. While the school's demographic composition is not provided, its success appears to be an outlier within the Chinle Unified District, which is ranked 151st out of 289 districts in the state.

Overall, Tsaile Elementary School stands out as a shining example of academic excellence in the 86556 zip code, providing students with a personalized and well-resourced learning environment that has translated to exceptional performance on standardized assessments. The school's consistent ranking among the top elementary schools in Arizona is a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educators, and serves as a model for other schools in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year

Cities Near Zip Code 86556

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Tsaile	3.68 mi	1	13^th
Lukachukai	6.64 mi	1
Red Valley	16.3 mi	3
Round Rock	17.37 mi	1
Many Farms	19.58 mi	3	6^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.