For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,102 students in Tohatchi, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Tohatchi, NM are Tohatchi Elementary School, Tohatchi Middle School and Tohatchi High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tohatchi, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Tohatchi have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tohatchi, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tohatchi Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Chuska Rd
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Tohatchi High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Cougar Lane N 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1/4 Mile E. Hwy 491
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 733-2700
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 733-2700
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tohatchi, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Tohatchi, NM include Tohatchi Elementary School, Tohatchi Middle School and Tohatchi High School.
How many public schools are located in Tohatchi?
4 public schools are located in Tohatchi.
What is the racial composition of students in Tohatchi?
Tohatchi public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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