For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 639 students in 87420, NM.
The top-ranked public preschools in 87420, NM are Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School and Nizhoni Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 87420 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in 87420, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschool average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87420, NM Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eva B Stokely Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5109
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N Hwy 491 Mesa School Rd
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4529
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4529
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Nizhoni Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 491
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4565
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4565
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 87420, NM?
The top-ranked public preschools in 87420, NM include Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School and Nizhoni Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 87420?
3 public preschools are located in 87420.
What is the racial composition of students in 87420?
87420 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 84% (majority Hispanic).
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