Chinle CDP, AZ
ZIP 86503 — Schools & Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income AreaLow Snow Area
School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities
Schools & Education in ZIP 86503
K-12 nearby
8
Public
8
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 86503 (Chinle, AZ) is associated with Chinle Unified District (LEA 0401940) 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 8 K-12 schools (8 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.6 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 Dine College about 27.9 miles away (4yr-public).
Schools FAQ for ZIP 86503
What school district is ZIP code 86503 in?
ZIP 86503 (Chinle, AZ) maps to Chinle Unified District (LEA ID 0401940) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 86503?
US5 lists 8 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 8 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 86503 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 86503 attend private school (ACS estimate).
Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.2% |
| High school | 33.8% |
| Less than HS | 18.2% |
| School district | Chinle Unified District |