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Best 87420 New Mexico Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,250 students in 87420, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87420, NM are Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Tse Bit Ai Middle School and Mesa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87420 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87420, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87420, NM Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 87420, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87420, NM include Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Tse Bit Ai Middle School and Mesa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87420?
6 public elementary schools are located in 87420.
What is the racial composition of students in 87420?
87420 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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