According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km2), all land.

It is connected to the canyons that stretch all the way to Navajo Mountain, which can be seen from Shonto.

There were 220 housing units at an average density of 48.2 per square mile (18.6/km2).

Shonto Preparatory Technology High School educates grades 9–12.

Rock the Canyon: Art & Music Festival is an annual event in the community of Shonto since its initial launch in 2009.