NAA TSIS'AAN
Naa Tsis'aan is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Naa Tsis'aan Community School school district, located in Tonalea, AZ with about 96 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.
**Naa Tsis’aan**, also known as the **Navajo Mountain Boarding School**, is a remote educational institution located in Tonalea, Arizona, within the Navajo Nation. Situated in a culturally rich and geographically isolated area near the base of Navajo Mountain, the school serves a primarily Diné (Navajo) student population. The institution is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing the preservation of Navajo language, traditions, and values while delivering standard academic curricula to elementary-aged children.
Because of its remote location, the school plays a vital role as a community hub, providing essential resources and a supportive environment for students living in a rugged, rural landscape. By integrating indigenous knowledge systems with modern educational requirements, Naa Tsis’aan strives to foster student success that is grounded in cultural identity. The school reflects the broader mission of Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools, focusing on holistic development and preparing students to navigate both their traditional heritage and the contemporary world.
For more information, contact Naa Tsis'aan at (928) 672-2335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tonalea, AZ 86044
(928) 672-2335
NAA TSIS'AAN is a public Title I school in Tonalea, AZ with about 96 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Naa Tsis'aan Community School
- Total Students:
- 96
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 96 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NAA TSIS'AAN is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 100.0%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.