MARIANO LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Mariano Lake Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mariano Lake Community School school district, located in Crownpoint, NM with about 163 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Mariano Lake Community School is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) grant school located in the remote landscape of Crownpoint, New Mexico. Serving the Navajo Nation, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is committed to providing a culturally responsive education. The institution places a strong emphasis on integrating traditional Diné language and values with a comprehensive academic curriculum, ensuring that students develop a solid foundation in core subjects while maintaining a meaningful connection to their heritage.

The school functions as a vital hub for the Mariano Lake community, often fostering close relationships between educators, families, and tribal leadership. By focusing on both student achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its pupils to succeed in the modern world while remaining grounded in the traditions and unique history of the Navajo people. As a community-led institution, it plays an essential role in preserving local identity and supporting the long-term educational growth of the children in this rural region.

For more information, contact Mariano Lake Community School at (505) 786-5219 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.