For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 78 students in Sheep Springs, NM.
The top-ranked public school in Sheep Springs, NM is Naschitti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheep Springs, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Sheep Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheep Springs, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Naschitti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us Hwy 491
Sheep Springs, NM 87364
(505) 732-4204
Sheep Springs, NM 87364
(505) 732-4204
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sheep Springs, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Sheep Springs, NM include Naschitti Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sheep Springs?
1 public schools are located in Sheep Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheep Springs?
Sheep Springs public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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