For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,327 students in 87420, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87420, NM are Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Dream Dine Charter School and Tse Bit Ai Middle 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87420, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Dream Dine Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 64 Milepost 23 Nw
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2500
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2500
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Tse Bit Ai Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Us Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1415
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clliford Ward Drive Hwy 64 Wes
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Grades: K-4
| 36 students
87420, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
M
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Pinon Street, Po Box 1109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
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, Dream Dine Charter School and Tse Bit Ai Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87420?
7 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
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