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Navajo Preparatory School

1220 W Apache St Farmington, NM 87401

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, 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 (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:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Motto
Yideeskaago Naat’aanii – 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)

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 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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