For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 3,356 students in San Juan County, NM.
The top ranked public preschools in San Juan County, NM are Lydia Rippey Elementary School, Mccoy Avenue Elementary School and Eva B Stokely Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Juan County, NM public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Pre schools in San Juan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 San Juan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Judy Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Cr 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cr 6446
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rd 6500 And Rd 6466
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-5271
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-5271
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #77.
Naschitti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Us Hwy 491
Sheep Springs, NM 87364
(505) 732-4204
Sheep Springs, NM 87364
(505) 732-4204
Grades: PK-5
| 63 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Newcomb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Rank: n/an/a
310 North Lajara St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Grades: PK-K
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Preschool Academy East
Special Education School
5840 Fortuna Dr
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8625
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8625
Grades: PK
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N Court Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8744
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8744
Grades: PK
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Cr 7150
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 960-3411
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 960-3411
Grades: K
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Cr 6400
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-4550
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-4550
Grades: PK
| n/a 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
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 preschools in San Juan County, NM?
The top ranked public preschools in San Juan County, NM include Lydia Rippey Elementary School, Mccoy Avenue Elementary School and Eva B Stokely Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Juan County?
15 public preschools are located in San Juan County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Juan County?
San Juan County public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public preschools average of 82% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in San Juan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in San Juan County include: Mccoy Avenue Elementary School vs. Lydia Rippey Elementary School, Lydia Rippey Elementary School vs. Mccoy Avenue Elementary School, Ojo Amarillo Elementary School vs. Judy Nelson Elementary School
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