For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 428 students in Mora County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Mora County, NM are Wagon Mound Elementary School, Wagon Mound High School and Mora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mora County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mora County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mora County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagon Mound Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Wagon Mound High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: 1-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mora County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
P.o. Box 140
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Gr: PK | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Valmora High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Gr: 8-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mora County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Mora County, NM include Wagon Mound Elementary School, Wagon Mound High School and Mora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mora County?
5 public schools are located in Mora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora County?
Mora County public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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