Navajo Preparatory School in Farmington, NM, serves 258 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based environment.
Founded in 1991, this co–ed private high school has a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 23 full–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 9–12 in a small city community.
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
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.: 50%
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
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
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Navajo Preparatory School is Grace Baptist Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart Catholic School (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Sacred Heart Catholic School
(Catholic)
404 N Allen Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
Farmington, NM 87401
(150) 532-5715
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Living Word Christian School
(Christian)
1200 E 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-8525
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students
Acts Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
2600 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-5149
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 86 students
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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