For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,114 students in 88130, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 88130, NM are Lindsey-steiner Elementary School and Valencia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 88130 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 88130, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88130, NM ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Grades: 5-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 South Globe
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Grades: 3-4
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Grades: 1-2
| 375 students
88130, New Mexico ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 6
| n/a students
525 South Chicago
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 88130, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 88130, NM include Lindsey-steiner Elementary School and Valencia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 88130?
3 public elementary schools are located in 88130.
What is the racial composition of students in 88130?
88130 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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