For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 556 students in 87420, NM.
The top-ranked public middle school in 87420, NM is Tse Bit Ai Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87420 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87420, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87420, NM Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tse Bit Ai Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Us Hwy 64
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-4741
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Pinon Street Bdg 1419
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
87420, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinon Street, Po Box 1109
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Shiprock, NM 87420
(505) 368-2074
Gr: 1-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 87420, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 87420, NM include Tse Bit Ai Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87420?
2 public middle schools are located in 87420.
What is the racial composition of students in 87420?
87420 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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