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Best San Juan County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,529 students in San Juan County, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Juan County, NM are San Juan College High School, Vista Nueva High School and Career Prep Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
San Juan County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Juan College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in San Juan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Juan College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Vista Nueva High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 South Ash
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Career Prep Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Piedra Vista High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Aztec High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Farmington High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Sunset Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-0352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kirtland Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 County Road 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Shiprock High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Bloomfield High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Charlie Y. Brown Alt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
924 South Bloomfield Blvd
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Newcomb High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Preparatory School
1220 West Apache Street
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Shiprock Northwest High School
Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Juan County, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Juan County, NM include San Juan College High School, Vista Nueva High School and Career Prep Alternative.
How many public high schools are located in San Juan County?
14 public high schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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