For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,619 students in San Juan County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, NM are San Juan College High School, Vista Nueva High School and Aztec High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
San Juan County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Juan College High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 San Juan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Juan College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 566-3986
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Nueva High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 South Ash
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Aztec High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Piedra Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8880
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: #55.
Career Prep Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
West Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4980
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #66.
Farmington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Sunset Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-0352
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 324-0352
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #77.
Kirtland Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 County Road 6100
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5881
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #88.
Shiprock High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #99.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #1010.
Bloomfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3400
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 777 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Charlie Y. Brown Alt
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
924 South Bloomfield Blvd
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3940
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Newcomb High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
Navajo Preparatory School
Magnet School
1220 West Apache Street
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest High School
Magnet School
Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 142 students
San Juan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 Lydia Rippey Road
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Farm.day Reporting High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 6-9
| 12 students
540 Rd 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Grades: 4-6
| 230 students
P.o. Box 639
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 325-3411
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 325-3411
Grades: K
| n/a students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Grades: 6-10
| 8 students
M
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4984
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Navajo Mission Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Grades: 2-6
| 7 students
New Mexico Virtual Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
845 N. Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Grades: 6-12
| 497 students
P.o. Box 7973
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
1100 Rio Vista Lane
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2212
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2212
Grades: K-9
| 474 students
5 Cr 6575
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Grades: K-3
| 364 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Pinon Street, Po Box 1109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Grades: 1-12
| 10 students
301 N. Court Avenue
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Tiger Learning Cnt (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1607 W Aztec Blvd
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
P.o. Box 9857
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in San Juan County, NM include San Juan College High School, Vista Nueva High School and Aztec High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Juan County?
14 public high schools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public high schools minority enrollment is 77% 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 San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Juan County include: Farmington High School vs. Piedra Vista High School, Piedra Vista High School vs. Farmington High School, Navajo Preparatory School vs. Farmington High School
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