Red Mesa Elementary School

Red Mesa Elementary School serves 131 students in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, covering prekindergarten through eighth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — placing it 18th among 2,000 public schools statewide. That ranking puts Red Mesa in the top 1% of Arizona schools, outperforming 99% of its peers across every district and grade level in the state.

The school's growth score of 9.9 out of 10 is the defining figure. That near-perfect mark reflects how much students advance year over year relative to comparable peers — a signal of effective instruction, not just favorable demographics. Academic performance scores 7.6 out of 10, a strong complement to the exceptional growth trajectory and a consistent contributor to the overall rating.

Among Arizona's 1,216 elementary schools, Red Mesa ranks 17th — and holds the top spot among all three public schools in Teec Nos Pos. For a school of just 131 students, that profile is rare. Families comparing elementary options in Arizona will find very few schools with this combination of strong academics and near-perfect student growth across grades PK through 8.

With an enrollment of 131 students, Red Mesa Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Red Mesa Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.