Top Rankings
Zuni School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,087 students in Zuni School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Zuni School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NM)
# Schools
4 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
1,087 Students
318,116 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
22,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zuni School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 140 school districts in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 141 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)75-79%
66%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.56
% American Indian
75%
12%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
22%
62%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,915 is higher than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,028 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$4,694 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$4,492 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,915
$14,756
Spending / Student
$22,028
$14,121
Best Zuni School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Buttes Cyber Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 North Sandy Springs Rd
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38 Zuni Route 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Zuni Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17 Mid School Dr
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Zuni High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
71 Rte 301 North
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Zuni, NM 87327
(505) 782-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zuni School District?
Zuni School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,087 students.
What is the rank of Zuni School District?
Zuni School District is ranked #134 out of 140 school districts in New Mexico (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Mexico school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zuni School District?
75% of Zuni School District students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zuni School District?
Zuni School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What is Zuni School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,028 is higher than the state median of $14,121. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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