Navajo Preparatory School is a college preparatory school located in Farmington, New Mexico.
The school is fully sanctioned by the Navajo Nation since 1991 when the previous Navajo Academy closed due to lack of funding.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NM School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Yearly Tuition: $800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Navajo Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1991
Colors
White, Black, Yellow
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
258 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Yideeskaago Naat’aanii – Leaders Now and Into the Future
- School Mascot: Eagle
- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Navajo Preparatory School cost?
Navajo Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $800 for private students.
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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