For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,119 students in Farmington, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Farmington, NM are San Juan College High School, Piedra Vista High School and Farmington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Farmington, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Juan College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Farmington, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Juan College High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8880
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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
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
Farmington, New Mexico 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Farm.day Reporting High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Gr: 6-9 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Gr: 6-10 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
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
845 N. Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
San Juan City Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 high schools in Farmington, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Farmington, NM include San Juan College High School, Piedra Vista High School and Farmington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Farmington?
5 public high schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Farmington include: Farmington High School vs. Piedra Vista High School, Navajo Preparatory School vs. Farmington High School, Piedra Vista High School vs. Farmington High School
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