For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,152 students in Shiprock, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Shiprock, 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.
Shiprock, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Shiprock 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 Public Schools in Shiprock, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eva B Stokely Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5109
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Career Prep Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Shiprock High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Tse Bit Ai Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1415
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clliford Ward Drive Hwy 64 Wes
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Grades: K-4
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
Shiprock, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
M
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Pinon Street, Po Box 1109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shiprock, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Shiprock, NM include Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Career Prep Alternative and Dream Dine Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Shiprock?
10 public schools are located in Shiprock.
What is the racial composition of students in Shiprock?
Shiprock 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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