Pinon Unified District (4390)

Navajo Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,019 students in Pinon Unified District (4390). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Pinon Unified District (4390) have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
1,019 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pinon Unified District (4390), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#541 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
34%
14%
40%
6-9%
24%
72%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.66
% American Indian
97%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,939 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,469 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,939
$11,551
Spending / Student
$22,469
$11,452

Best Pinon Unified District (4390) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pinon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Pinon Accelerated Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Mile North Of Hwy 41
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2301
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Mile North Of Pinon Navajo R
Pinon, AZ 86510
(928) 725-2108

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Pinon Unified District (4390) manages 4 public schools serving 1,019 students.
What is the rank of Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Pinon Unified District (4390) is ranked #570 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinon Unified District (4390)?
97% of Pinon Unified District (4390) students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pinon Unified District (4390)?
Pinon Unified District (4390) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Pinon Unified District (4390)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,469 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,019 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 72% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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