For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 280 students in Navajo, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Navajo, NM are Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance and Navajo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Navajo, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Navajo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Navajo, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Shepard Springs Boulevard And
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2053
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Navajo Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 West Walnut Ave
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 721-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Navajo, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Navajo, NM include Dzit Dit Lool School Of Empowerment Action And Perseverance and Navajo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Navajo?
2 public middle schools are located in Navajo.
What is the racial composition of students in Navajo?
Navajo public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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