Schools in Central, New Mexico (2025)
15 schools · 4,397 students · 15 public · median Enrollment 229.
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Ranked schools in Central
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 128Judy Nelson ElementaryKirtland · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 486 students
- 224Kirtland MiddleKirtland · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 322Kirtland ElementaryKirtland · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 388 students
- 420Eva B Stokely ElementaryShiprock · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 203 students
- 520Ojo Amarillo ElementaryFruitland · Public Elementary16% Math proficiency · 280 students
- 619Newcomb ElementaryNewcomb · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 169 students
- 719Kirtland Central HighKirtland · Public High5% Math proficiency · 743 students
- 819Newcomb HighNewcomb · Public High3% Math proficiency · 223 students
- 917Shiprock HighShiprock · Public High6% Math proficiency · 502 students
- 1014Tse Bit Ai MiddleShiprock · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 1114Nizhoni ElementaryShiprock · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 207 students
- 1214Mesa ElementaryShiprock · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 229 students
- 1312Newcomb MiddleNewcomb · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 127 students
- 1410Naschitti ElementarySheep Springs · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 78 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judy Nelson Elementary Kirtland · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 27.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 486 |
| 2 | Kirtland Middle Kirtland · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 24.4 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 3 | Kirtland Elementary Kirtland · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 388 |
| 4 | Eva B Stokely Elementary Shiprock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 5 | Ojo Amarillo Elementary Fruitland · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 19.6 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 280 |
| 6 | Newcomb Elementary Newcomb · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 169 |
| 7 | Kirtland Central High Kirtland · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 743 |
| 8 | Newcomb High Newcomb · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 3% Math proficiency | 223 |
| 9 | Shiprock High Shiprock · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.1 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 502 |
| 10 | Tse Bit Ai Middle Shiprock · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 11 | Nizhoni Elementary Shiprock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 207 |
| 12 | Mesa Elementary Shiprock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.5 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 229 |
| 13 | Newcomb Middle Newcomb · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.0 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 127 |
| 14 | Naschitti Elementary Sheep Springs · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.0 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 78 |
Other schools in Central
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Citys in Central
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Central?
Judy Nelson Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Central with a Success Index (US) of 27.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Central?
Central has 15 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 other) educating 4,397 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Central?
The median Enrollment across schools in Central is 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.