For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 261 students in Yatahey, NM.
The top-ranked public school in Yatahey, NM is Chee Dodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yatahey, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Yatahey have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yatahey, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chee Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 N Hwy 491
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Yatahey, NM 87375
(505) 721-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Yatahey, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Yatahey, NM include Chee Dodge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yatahey?
1 public schools are located in Yatahey.
What is the racial composition of students in Yatahey?
Yatahey public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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