Public schools in Shiprock, NM
7 open public schools with an address in Shiprock, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,649
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Shiprock public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Shiprock, NM: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,649 students, an average of 275 per school. The largest campus is Shiprock High (502 students), and the largest elementary school is Mesa Elementary (229).
Central Consolidated Schools operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 10.8:1, lower 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 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 Shiprock
Elementary schools in Shiprock
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Dine Charter School Dream Dine Charter School · Charter | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Eva B Stokely Elementary Central Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 203 | 9:1 | |
| Mesa Elementary Central Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 229 | 11.2:1 | |
| Nizhoni Elementary Central Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 207 | 10.4:1 |
Middle schools in Shiprock
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tse Bit Ai Middle Central Consolidated Schools | 07–08 | 390 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Shiprock
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Prep Alternative Central Consolidated Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 118 | 9.1:1 | |
| Shiprock High Central Consolidated Schools | 09–12 | 502 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native91.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Shiprock schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,649 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Shiprock
How many public schools are in Shiprock, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Shiprock: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,649 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Shiprock?
Schools with an address in Shiprock belong to 2 education agencies, led by Central Consolidated Schools (6 schools), Dream Dine Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Shiprock?
Shiprock High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Shiprock, with 502 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Shiprock?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Shiprock are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Dream Dine Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Shiprock schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Shiprock public schools is 10.8:1, lower 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 Shiprock 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