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Best 87402 New Mexico 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,986 students in 87402, NM (there are , serving 246 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 87402, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87402, NM are San Juan College High School and Piedra Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87402 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87402, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87402, NM 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Juan College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Piedra Vista High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Preschool Academy East
Special Education School
5840 Fortuna Dr
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8625
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 87402, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87402, NM include San Juan College High School and Piedra Vista High School.
How many public schools are located in 87402?
3 public schools are located in 87402.
What percentage of students in 87402 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 87402 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87402?
87402 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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