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%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
33%
State Average
48%
Science
20%
State Average
30%
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%
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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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Attendance Zone
About Indian Bend
List Price Range
$265K - $9.6M
Homes For Sale
466
Average Home Value
$785,347
Median Lot Size
7,187 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$117,402
% of College Grads
56.2%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
2,998 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
34.2%
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Parks in this Area
Osborn Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Playground
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Chaparral Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Boating
Chaparral Park
- Basketball
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- Dog Park
Camelback Park
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- Lake
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Chestnutt Park
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