Navajo Preparatory School (Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School for 2026-27)

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Navajo Preparatory School

1220 W Apache St Farmington, NM 87401

Tel: (505) 326-6571

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NM School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 258 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, NM, serves 258 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, cityâ€“based environment.
Founded in 1991, this coâ€“ed private high school has a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 11:1 with 23 fullâ€“time teachers.
The school's student body is 98.45% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for diversity.
Navajo Preparatory School is one of the largest private high schools in Farmington, offering education for grades 9â€“12 in a small city community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NM School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 258 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Navajo Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Navajo Preparatory School
9	59
10	82
11	60
12	57

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Year Founded

1991

School Calendar

School Motto

Yideeskaago Naatâ€™aanii â€“ Leaders Now and Into the Future

Student Body

Total Students

258 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 51%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Sports

Colors

White, Black, Yellow

School Mascot

Eagle

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Janice Jim - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 1999 -
- Winifred Jumbo - Miss Navajo Nation, Class of 2006 -
- Shawna Becenti - Head of School, Class of 1993 -
- Dr. Renae Watchman - Co-Director, Office of Academic Indigenization, Class of 1992 -
- Lovelace Hospital, Albuquerque - Nurse, Class of 2008 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Navajo Preparatory School?

Navajo Preparatory School famous alumni include: Dr. Janice Jim - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 1999, Winifred Jumbo - Miss Navajo Nation, Class of 2006, Shawna Becenti - Head of School, Class of 1993, Dr. Renae Watchman - Co-Director, Office of Academic Indigenization, Class of 1992 and Lovelace Hospital, Albuquerque - Nurse, Class of 2008.

What is Navajo Preparatory School's ranking?

Navajo Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Navajo Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Navajo Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New Mexico is $8,716 for elementary schools and $10,021 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Mexico is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).