For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,391 students in 87401, NM (there are , serving 1,014 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 87401, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87401, NM are Country Club Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Ladera Del Norte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87401 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87401, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87401, NM 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Country Club Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Foothills Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8604
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8604
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 East 23rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8609
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8609
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Ladera Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 East 35th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8605
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8605
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3801 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8608
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8608
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 North Butler Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8607
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8607
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Hermosa Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8676
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8676
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Tibbetts Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Twin Peaks Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1612 Hutton Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8601
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8601
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Bluffview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1204 Camino Real
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8603
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8603
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Mc Cormick Rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8606
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8606
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Farmington High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Sunset Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-0352
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-0352
Gr: 9-12 | 1,821 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8602
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8602
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N Court Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8744
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8744
Gr: PK | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 West Apache Street
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
87401, New Mexico 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Navajo Mission Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Gr: 2-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
301 N. Court Avenue
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87401, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87401, NM include Country Club Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Ladera Del Norte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87401?
18 public schools are located in 87401.
What percentage of students in 87401 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 87401 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87401?
87401 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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