For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,152 students in 87420, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87420, NM are Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Career Prep Alternative and Dream Dine Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 87420 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87420, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87420, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eva B Stokely Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5109
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Career Prep Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Dream Dine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 64 Milepost 23 Nw
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2500
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2500
Gr: K-5 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Shiprock High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Tse Bit Ai Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Us Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N Hwy 491 Mesa School Rd
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4529
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4529
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Nizhoni Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 491
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4565
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4565
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1415
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Gr: K-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Clliford Ward Drive Hwy 64 Wes
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Gr: K-4 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
87420, New Mexico ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinon Street, Po Box 1109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Gr: 1-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87420, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87420, NM include Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Career Prep Alternative and Dream Dine Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 87420?
10 public schools are located in 87420.
What is the racial composition of students in 87420?
87420 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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