For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,408 students in Bloomfield, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Bloomfield, NM are Naaba Ani Elementary School, Central Primary and Mesa Alta Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomfield, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Bloomfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bloomfield, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Naaba Ani Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3500
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3500
Gr: 4-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Central Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Sycamore
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2121
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-2121
Gr: 1-3 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Mesa Alta Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
329 North Bergin Ln
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-8021
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 632-8021
Gr: 7-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Bloomfield High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Charlie Y. Brown Alt
Alternative 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
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
310 North Lajara St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Gr: PK-K | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
35 Road 7585 # 5003
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 960-0356
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 960-0356
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
700 Cr 7150
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 960-3411
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 960-3411
Gr: K | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bloomfield, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Bloomfield, NM include Naaba Ani Elementary School, Central Primary and Mesa Alta Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Bloomfield?
8 public schools are located in Bloomfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomfield?
Bloomfield public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bloomfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bloomfield include: Bloomfield Early Childhood Center vs. Central Primary
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