For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,042 students in Farmington, NM (there are 7 private schools, serving 613 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Farmington, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, NM are San Juan College High School, Country Club Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Farmington, NM (2026)
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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Country Club Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Foothills Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8604
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8604
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 East 23rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8609
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8609
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Ladera Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 East 35th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8605
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8605
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3801 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8608
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8608
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 North Butler Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8607
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8607
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Hermosa Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8676
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8676
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Tibbetts Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Twin Peaks Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1612 Hutton Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8601
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8601
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4451 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Bluffview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1204 Camino Real
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8603
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8603
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Mc Cormick Rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8606
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8606
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 1,747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8602
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8602
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N Court Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8744
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8744
Gr: PK | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 West Apache Street
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Farmington, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, NM include San Juan College High School, Country Club Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Farmington?
21 public schools are located in Farmington.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public schools minority enrollment is 75% 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 Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Farmington include: Farmington High School vs. Piedra Vista High School, Tibbetts Middle School vs. Hermosa Middle School, Piedra Vista High School vs. Farmington High School
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