For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 876 students in Navajo, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Navajo, NM are Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance, Navajo Elementary School and Navajo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Navajo, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Navajo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Navajo, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Shepard Springs Boulevard And
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Cedar Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Navajo Pine High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 134
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2592
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2592
Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Navajo, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Navajo, NM include Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance, Navajo Elementary School and Navajo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Navajo?
5 public schools are located in Navajo.
What is the racial composition of students in Navajo?
Navajo public schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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