Navajo Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

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 Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked NM School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 258 students
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

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1991

Colors

White, Black, Yellow

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

258 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 50%

Students by Grade

Navajo Preparatory School Student 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

Application URL

Online Application

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)

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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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