For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,376 students in Quay County, NM. Quay County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
The top ranked public schools in Quay County, NM are San Jon High School, Logan Elementary School and House High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quay County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Quay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Quay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Jon High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
House High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
House Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
House Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Gr: PK-5 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Logan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
San Jon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
San Jon Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Ute Lake Online Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Tucumcari High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 South 7th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Tucumcari Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Quay County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 South Third St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Gr: 5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Quay County Jdc High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1046
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Quay County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Quay County, NM include San Jon High School, Logan Elementary School and House High School. Quay County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public schools are located in Quay County?
14 public schools are located in Quay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Quay County?
Quay County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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