As part of the desirable Scottsdale Unified School District, Navajo Elementary serves pre-kindergarten and full-day kindergarten through fifth grade for the Chaparral neighborhood in South Scottsdale. And with a dedication to a STEAM learning environment, the school aspires to help all of its 300+ students explore and discover every day.
Proving kids are never too young to learn, the school promotes accelerated math in grades three to five and offers LEGO engineering programs starting as early as kindergarten that encourage students to explore robotics.
In addition to Head Start and gifted programs, students can jump-start their personal development with extracurricular arts, glee, band, dance, soccer and even yoga. Navajo Elementary also participates in free before- and after-school care programs.
As for overall school performance, Navajo Elementary School students have tested significantly higher than Arizona’s state average in both math and reading scores but have performed lower than other schools in its own district.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Navajo ranks among the top 30% of elementary schools in the state and has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which is better than other schools in its district. The Arizona Educational Foundation also has rated Navajo Elementary as an A+ School of Excellence (2016).
Navajo Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
4525 N Granite Reef Rd,
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Unified School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
29%
State Average
44%
Science
40%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
55.7%
Hispanic
27.1%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Native American
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/8/2025
As both a parent of former student and a former staff member, I highly recommend Navajo. The community is unmatched.
6/17/2024
The special education team at this school is top notch. Absolutely the best teachers, therapists, psychologist, etc. My son has caught up to his peers so much since starting at this school. I don't have to argue for anything regarding his IEP.The preK is absolutely phenomenal. My 3.5yr old is starti...
6/4/2024
I cannot speak highly enough about Navajo, they have far exceeded my expectations! The teachers and staff are wonderful, as is the principal. They really take the time to get to know the students and make them feel welcome. This is also true for the parents, I feel very comfortable being at the scho...
6/4/2024
I'm not sure I can express in words how much I LOVE this school. Both my girls have attended Navajo since Kindergarten and sadly my oldest is now moving on to middle school. I have been pleased with all of their teachers and the staff is amazing. The principal is very present and involved- he knows...
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Navajo Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Scottsdale, AZ and is served by the Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 447 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Navajo Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $768,300. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saguaro High School, Coronado High School, Great Hearts Archway Cicero, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Navajo Elementary School.