For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 710 students in Zuni, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Zuni, NM are Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School and Zuni Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zuni, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Zuni have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Zuni, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Zuni Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Mid School Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Zuni, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
22 Salt Lake Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
P.o. Drawer A
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Zuni, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Zuni, NM include Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School and Zuni Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Zuni?
2 public elementary schools are located in Zuni.
What is the racial composition of students in Zuni?
Zuni public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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