The most improved public elementary schools in New Mexico are Maxwell Elementary School, Santa Rosa Middle School and Mosaic Academy Charter.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 299
630
Avg. Improved Rank: 386
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in New Mexico (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +630
(from 686 to 56)
(from 686 to 56)
Grades: K-6
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +531
(from 676 to 145)
(from 676 to 145)
Grades: 6-8
116 Camino De Vida
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Rank: #33.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +518
(from 676 to 158)
(from 676 to 158)
Grades: K-8
721 South Main Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Rank: #44.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +477
(from 627 to 150)
(from 627 to 150)
Grades: PK-6
115 West 3rd St
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Rank: #55.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +475
(from 603 to 128)
(from 603 to 128)
Grades: PK-5
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Rank: #66.
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +470
(from 769 to 299)
(from 769 to 299)
Grades: K-5
Main St
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Rank: #77.
Lake Arthur Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +449
(from 732 to 283)
(from 732 to 283)
Grades: 6-8
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Rank: #88.
Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +434
(from 756 to 322)
(from 756 to 322)
Grades: PK-6
111 Don Pablo Lane
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Rank: #99.
Camino Real Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +428
(from 620 to 192)
(from 620 to 192)
Grades: 6-8
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Rank: #1010.
Loma Linda Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +421
(from 686 to 265)
(from 686 to 265)
Grades: K-6
1451 Donaldson Ave
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +417
(from 585 to 168)
(from 585 to 168)
Grades: K-5
2600 North Brazos
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +417
(from 718 to 301)
(from 718 to 301)
Grades: PK-5
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Rank: #1313.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +416
(from 553 to 137)
(from 553 to 137)
Grades: 5-8
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Atalaya Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +390
(from 417 to 27)
(from 417 to 27)
Grades: PK-6
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +390
(from 578 to 188)
(from 578 to 188)
Grades: PK-6
15 Eastside School Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Rank: #1616.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +389
(from 704 to 315)
(from 704 to 315)
Grades: 6-8
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Rank: #1717.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +377
(from 722 to 345)
(from 722 to 345)
Grades: PK-5
1520 N. Breckon
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +370
(from 498 to 128)
(from 498 to 128)
Grades: PK-5
502 Old Zuni Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Rank: #1919.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +360
(from 661 to 301)
(from 661 to 301)
Grades: PK-5
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Rank: #2020.
Ramah High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +352
(from 721 to 369)
(from 721 to 369)
Grades: 6-12
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Rank: #2121.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +351
(from 470 to 119)
(from 470 to 119)
Grades: PK-5
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Rank: #2222.
Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +344
(from 756 to 412)
(from 756 to 412)
Grades: 6-8
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Rank: #2323.
Seboyeta Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +340
(from 612 to 272)
(from 612 to 272)
Grades: K-6
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Rank: #2424.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +336
(from 667 to 331)
(from 667 to 331)
Grades: 4-6
475 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Rank: #2525.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +333
(from 766 to 433)
(from 766 to 433)
Grades: PK-5
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Rank: #2626.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +322
(from 335 to 13)
(from 335 to 13)
Grades: PK-6
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Rank: #2727.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +318
(from 782 to 464)
(from 782 to 464)
Grades: 6-8
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Rank: #2828.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +317
(from 763 to 446)
(from 763 to 446)
Grades: K-12
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Rank: #2929.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +313
(from 425 to 112)
(from 425 to 112)
Grades: 6-8
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Tony Hillerman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +311
(from 435 to 124)
(from 435 to 124)
Grades: 6-8
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +311
(from 709 to 398)
(from 709 to 398)
Grades: PK-5
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +307
(from 622 to 315)
(from 622 to 315)
Grades: 6-8
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +307
(from 643 to 336)
(from 643 to 336)
Grades: 6-8
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Rank: #3434.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +301
(from 646 to 345)
(from 646 to 345)
Grades: K-6
2451 Avenida Chaparral
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
Rank: #3535.
Loving Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +299
(from 530 to 231)
(from 530 to 231)
Grades: PK-5
601 South Sixth
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Loving, NM 88256
(575) 745-2071
Show 100 more public schools in NM (out of 593 total schools)
Loading...
Recent Articles
10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.
