In 1962, Sun Valley Indian School began in the heart and mind of Gertrude Jones.
She had worked with Native Americans for over 20 years and wanted to do something special for the children.
Her dream was to provide a school that would make a difference in the lives of children from various reservations.
This school would be committed to providing children with a quality Christian education.
Our mission is to reach children and youth for Christ and develop their Christian character through teaching and discipleship.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked AZ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Native American Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Campus Size
72 acres
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.' - John 10:10b
- In 1962, Sun Valley Indian School began in the heart and mind of Gertrude Jones. She had worked with Native Americans for over 20 years and wanted to do something special for the children. Her dream was to provide a school that would make a difference in the lives of children from various reservations. This school would be committed to providing children with a quality Christian education. Our mission is to reach children and youth for Christ and develop their Christian character through teaching and discipleship.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Native American Christian Academy's ranking?
Native American Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Native American Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Native American Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is St. Anthony School (45.2 miles away)
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(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
47.7 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
47.7 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
47.7 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Holbrook Seventh-day Adventist Indian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 Mclaws Rd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
8.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Red Sands Christian School
(Christian)
502 Airport Rd
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-9221
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-9221
37.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
42 Miles N On Hwy 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3208
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3208
43.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 91 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
PO Box 789
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
45.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
47.7 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holbrook Seventh-day Adventist Indian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 Mclaws Rd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
8.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
47.7 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
52.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
St. Michaels Assoc For Special Education
Special Education School
Mustang Road
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-2810
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(928) 871-2810
70.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
St. Michael Indian School ![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
71.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Holbrook Seventh-day Adventist Indian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 Mclaws Rd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
8.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Red Sands Christian School
(Christian)
502 Airport Rd
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-9221
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 289-9221
37.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
42 Miles N On Hwy 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3208
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3208
43.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 91 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
PO Box 789
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
45.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
American Indian Christian Misson School
(Christian)
924 Mission Ln # 1
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5912
47.7 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
PO Box 789
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
Show Low, AZ 85902
(928) 537-4497
45.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Lexington Life Academy
Special Education School
4401 S White Mountain Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 351-7864
52.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
St. Anthony Indian School
(Catholic)
11 St Anthony Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4596
70.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
St. Michael Indian School ![St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.]( "St. Michael Indian School Photo - Roman Catholic Religion and Theology classes taught at every level. Weekly mass. All faiths welcome to the school. It is not a requirement to be Catholic to attend.")
(Catholic)
1 Lupton Rd (PO Box 650)
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
Saint Michaels, AZ 86511
(505) 979-5590
71.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 389 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop Christian School
(Christian)
2 A Deerfield
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 371-5726
73.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Navajo County Instruction For Success (Ncis)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
294 W Carlos Ave
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
6.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
453 N 7th St
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6138
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6138
8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Holbrook Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 W Buffalo St
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-3959
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-3959
8.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hulet Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W Buffalo St
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6181
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6181
8.6 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Holbrook High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 N 8th Ave
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-2815
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-2815
8.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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