Pinon Community School in Pinon, AZ serves 44 students in kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a rural community setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 3 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
Student demographics include 43 American Indian students and 1 Black student, contributing to a diverse student population representing 100% students of color.
Pinon Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pinon Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To prepare students for the choices and challenges in a multi-cultural society by providing a safe positive, healthy, social and educational environment relevant to Dine culture and language.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pinon Community School?
The application deadline for Pinon Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Pinon Community School is St. Michael Indian School (70.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hopi Mission School (27.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hopi Mission School ![Hopi Mission School Photo - Hopi Mission School]( "Hopi Mission School Photo - Hopi Mission School")
(Baptist)
1 Hopi Mission School Rd
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ 86039
(928) 734-2453
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ 86039
(928) 734-2453
27 miles
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Sports: 4
42 Miles N On Hwy 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3208
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3208
43.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 91 students
Navajo Mission Preparatory School
(Other Lutheran)
1 Mission Ln
Rock Point, AZ 86545
(928) 659-4201
Rock Point, AZ 86545
(928) 659-4201
54.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 46 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
70.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
70.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
70.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
70.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
Native American Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
8450 South Sun Valley Rd.
Sun Valley, AZ 86029
(928) 524-6211
Sun Valley, AZ 86029
(928) 524-6211
79.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 55 students
Holbrook Seventh-day Adventist Indian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2001 Mclaws Rd.
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6845
82.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
Gallup Christian School
(Church of Christ)
12 Theta St
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 722-2007
88.2 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hopi Mission School ![Hopi Mission School Photo - Hopi Mission School]( "Hopi Mission School Photo - Hopi Mission School")
(Baptist)
1 Hopi Mission School Rd
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ 86039
(928) 734-2453
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ 86039
(928) 734-2453
27 miles
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Sports: 4
42 Miles N On Hwy 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3208
Winslow, AZ 86047
(928) 657-3208
43.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 91 students
Navajo Mission Preparatory School
(Other Lutheran)
1 Mission Ln
Rock Point, AZ 86545
(928) 659-4201
Rock Point, AZ 86545
(928) 659-4201
54.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 46 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
70.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
70.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
70.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 355 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
73.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Immanuel Mission School
(Christian)
2000 So. Rd 351
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 489-0421
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 489-0421
75.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Gallup
(Catholic)
555 S Woodrow Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 863-6652
92.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Tuition listed
8245 Koch Field Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-8337
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-8337
93.3 miles
Gr: NS-K | 66 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2301
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2301
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Navajo Rt 4
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-3250
0.1 miles
Gr: K | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Pinon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2401
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2401
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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