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Fort Apache CDP, AZ

ZIP 85926 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 85926

K-12 nearby
7
Public
6
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 85926 (Fort Apache, AZ) is associated with Whiteriver Unified District (LEA 0409160) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 7 K-12 schools (6 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Eastern Arizona College about 65.2 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Whiteriver Unified District
LEA ID
0409160
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (2)

  • Eastern Arizona College65.2 miles (104.9 km)4yr-public
  • Northland Pioneer College80.8 miles (130.0 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Seven Mile Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Theodore Roosevelt Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.5 km)
Canyon Day Junior High Schoolpublic——3.0 miles (4.8 km)
EAST FORK LUTHERAN SCHOOLprivate——3.3 miles (5.3 km)
NAVIT - Alchesay High Schoolpublic——4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Alchesay High Schoolpublic——4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Whiteriver Elementarypublic——4.6 miles (7.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 85926

What school district is ZIP code 85926 in?
ZIP 85926 (Fort Apache, AZ) maps to Whiteriver Unified District (LEA ID 0409160) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 85926?
US5 lists 7 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 85926 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 85926 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher1.5%
High school21.8%
Less than HS60.5%
School districtWhiteriver Unified District