Jemez Day School

Located at 243 Day School Rd, in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, Jemez Day School is a tight-knit elementary campus that teaches 141 students (grades K through 6), run under Jemez Day School. Compared to the state average of about 287 students per school, that is 51% leaner than typical.

Jemez Day School is the operating authority for Jemez Day School, handling staffing, calendars, and reporting to the state department of education.

On the student-mix side, Jemez Day School reports that nearly all students (100%) are Native American.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Jemez Day School has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.9:1 average. Roughly 98% of students at Jemez Day School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the broader community, Sandoval County reports that median household income runs about $86,636, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Jemez Day School is one of 49 public schools in Sandoval County (combined enrollment of about 22,445 students).

The closest other public school is SAN DIEGO RIVERSIDE, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 10%: 156 students in 2018 compared to 141 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.