For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,988 students in Farmington, NM.
The top-ranked public high schools in Farmington, NM are San Juan College High School, Piedra Vista High School and Farmington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Farmington, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Juan College High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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
Farmington, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Farm.day Reporting High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Gr: 6-9 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Gr: 6-10 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Navajo Mission Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8616
Gr: 2-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
845 N. Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Farmington, NM 87409
(505) 436-2383
Gr: 6-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
San Juan City Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 5850
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Farmington, NM 87499
(505) 324-9840
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
301 N. Court Avenue
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8610
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Farmington, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in Farmington, NM include San Juan College High School, Piedra Vista High School and Farmington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Farmington?
5 public high schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Farmington include: Navajo Preparatory School vs. Farmington High School, Farmington High School vs. Piedra Vista High School, Piedra Vista High School vs. Farmington High School
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