For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 725 students in Shiprock, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in Shiprock, 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.
Shiprock, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in Shiprock 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 82% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Shiprock, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eva B Stokely Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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.
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: #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
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Shiprock, 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 preschools in Shiprock, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in Shiprock, NM include Eva B Stokely Elementary School, Mesa Elementary School and Nizhoni Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shiprock?
3 public preschools are located in Shiprock.
What is the racial composition of students in Shiprock?
Shiprock public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
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