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Best San Juan County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 5,006 students in San Juan County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, NM are Mosaic Academy Charter, Hermosa Middle School and Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Juan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Kirtland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
538 Cr 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6114
Gr: 7-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Mesa Alta Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
329 North Bergin Ln
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-8021
Gr: 7-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: n/an/a
Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle Community School
35 Road 7585 # 5003
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 960-0356
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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
Rank: n/an/a
Tohaali' Community School
N Highway 491 Navajo Route 19
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Juan County, NM include Mosaic Academy Charter, Hermosa Middle School and Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Juan County?
14 public middle schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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