Red Mesa Unified District (4159)

Nestled along Highway 160, approximately 22 miles west of Four Corners in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, Red Mesa Unified District serves as a vital educational cornerstone for its remote rural community. As an actively operating, traditional public school district, it administers five operational schools offering a complete learning continuum from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district provides an accessible, fully integrated academic pathway designed to foster early childhood development and guide students through high school graduation, maintaining active engagement with families through its district central office and official portal at rmusd.net.

Serving a student body of 427 children during the 2024–2025 academic year, the district reflects a vibrant student population with deep roots in the region's Indigenous heritage, as the vast majority of enrolled youth identify as American Indian. Supporting this student population is a dedicated workforce of approximately 211 full-time equivalent staff members, underscoring a strong organizational commitment to both academic instruction and essential wraparound services. The district's instructional team includes nearly 57 full-time equivalent teachers and 13 instructional aides, backed by a robust support team of over 140 operational and administrative staff. This multi-layered staffing model ensures small class environments, individualized academic guidance, and strong community connections across all five campuses.