For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 187 students in Cliff, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Cliff, NM are Cliff Elementary School and Cliff High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cliff, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Cliff have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cliff, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Cliff High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cliff, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Cliff, NM include Cliff Elementary School and Cliff High School.
How many public schools are located in Cliff?
2 public schools are located in Cliff.
What is the racial composition of students in Cliff?
Cliff public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cliff are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cliff include: Cliff Elementary School vs. Cliff High School
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