For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 81 students in 87829, NM.
The top ranked public elementary school in 87829, NM is Quemado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary school in zipcode 87829 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87829, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87829, NM ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quemado Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87829, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87829, NM include Quemado Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87829?
1 public elementary schools are located in 87829.
What is the racial composition of students in 87829?
87829 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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