For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 644 students in Navajo, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Navajo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Navajo, NM (2026)
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 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Highway 134
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2592
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2592
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Navajo, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Navajo, NM include Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance, Navajo Elementary School and Navajo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Navajo?
4 public elementary schools are located in Navajo.
What is the racial composition of students in Navajo?
Navajo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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