For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,052 students in Zuni, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 252 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Zuni, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Zuni, NM are Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School and Zuni Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zuni, NM public schools 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). Schools in Zuni have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Zuni, NM (2026)
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 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Zuni, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Zuni, NM include Twin Buttes Cyber Academy, Shiwi Ts'ana Elementary School and Zuni Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Zuni?
4 public schools are located in Zuni.
What percentage of students in Zuni go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Zuni are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zuni?
Zuni 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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