Public schools in Farmington, NM
20 open public schools with an address in Farmington, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,745
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Farmington public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Farmington, NM: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,745 students, an average of 537 per school. The largest campus is Farmington High (1,747 students), and the largest elementary school is Country Club Elementary (530).
Every listed school belongs to Farmington Municipal Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Farmington
Elementary schools in Farmington
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animas Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 345 | 13.3:1 | |
| Apache Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 375 | 11.2:1 | |
| Bluffview Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 355 | 14:1 | |
| Country Club Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 530 | 15.1:1 | |
| Esperanza Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 469 | 15.4:1 | |
| Ladera del Norte Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 504 | 16.3:1 | |
| McCormick Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 426 | 14.1:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 438 | 15.9:1 | |
| Mesa Verde Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–05 | 445 | 15.7:1 | |
| Northeast Elementary Farmington Municipal Schools | KG–06 | 502 | 15.9:1 |
Middle schools in Farmington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Middle School Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 660 | 16.5:1 | |
| Hermosa Middle School Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 622 | 17.8:1 | |
| Mesa View Middle School Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 461 | 14.2:1 | |
| Tibbetts Middle School Farmington Municipal Schools | 06–08 | 652 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Farmington
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High Farmington Municipal Schools | 09–12 | 1,747 | 18.1:1 | |
| Piedra Vista High Farmington Municipal Schools | 09–12 | 1,511 | 17.7:1 | |
| Rocinante High Farmington Municipal Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 133 | 8.6:1 | |
| San Juan College High School Farmington Municipal Schools | 09–12 | 300 | 24:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Farmington
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Preschool Academy East Farmington Municipal Schools · Special Education School | PK–PK | 117 | 12:1 | |
| Farmington Preschool Academy West Farmington Municipal Schools | PK–PK | 153 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.8%
- Hispanic29.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native35.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Farmington schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,745 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Farmington
How many public schools are in Farmington, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Farmington: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,745 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Farmington?
All listed public schools with an address in Farmington belong to Farmington Municipal Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Farmington?
Farmington High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Farmington, with 1,747 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Farmington?
No school with an address in Farmington is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Mexico.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Farmington schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Farmington public schools is 15.6:1, higher than the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Farmington guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Mexico cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities