For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 831 students in Raton, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Raton, NM are Raton Intermediate and Raton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raton, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Raton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Raton, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raton Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Gr: 3-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Raton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Raton, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Raton, NM include Raton Intermediate and Raton High School.
How many public schools are located in Raton?
3 public schools are located in Raton.
What is the racial composition of students in Raton?
Raton public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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