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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Juan County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public elementary schools serving 13,188 students in San Juan County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, NM are Country Club Elementary School, Mosaic Academy Charter and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in San Juan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Country Club Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5300 Foothills Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8604
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
721 South Main Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 East 23rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8609
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Ladera Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 East 35th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8605
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3801 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8608
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Eva B Stokely Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5109
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 North Butler Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8607
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Hermosa Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
507 South Park Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 4-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Judy Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40 Cr 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: PK-3 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7313 Us Hwy 64
Blanco, NM 87412
(505) 634-3900
Gr: 1-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8676
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Naaba Ani Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3500
Gr: 4-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1717.
Central Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 West Sycamore
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2121
Gr: 1-3 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1818.
C.v. Koogler Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
455 North Light Plant Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Tibbetts Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Twin Peaks Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1612 Hutton Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8601
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4451 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Cr 6446
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Bluffview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1204 Camino Real
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8603
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Mc Cormick Rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8606
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8602
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rd 6500 And Rd 6466
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-5271
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2727.
Tse Bit Ai Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Naschitti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Hwy 491
Sheep Springs, NM 87364
(505) 732-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
N Hwy 491 Mesa School Rd
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4529
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Newcomb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3232.
Newcomb Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #3333.
Nizhoni Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 491
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4565
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Atsa' Biya' A'zh Community School
Pinon Street Bdg 1415
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Gr: K-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Beclabito Day School
Clliford Ward Drive Hwy 64 Wes
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Gr: K-4 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Juan County, NM include Country Club Elementary School, Mosaic Academy Charter and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Juan County?
40 public elementary schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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