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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in New Mexico are Vaughn High School, Maxwell Elementary School and Santa Rosa Middle School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 301 668 Avg. Improved Rank: 397

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +668
(from 736 to 68)
Grades: 6-12
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +630
(from 686 to 56)
Grades: PK-6
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +531
(from 676 to 145)
Grades: 6-8
116 Camino De Vida
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Rank: #44.
Mosaic Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +518
(from 676 to 158)
Grades: K-8
721 South Main Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Rank: #55.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +477
(from 627 to 150)
Grades: PK-6
115 West 3rd St
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Rank: #66.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +475
(from 603 to 128)
Grades: PK-5
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Rank: #77.
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +470
(from 769 to 299)
Grades: K-5
Main St
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Rank: #88.
Lake Arthur Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +449
(from 732 to 283)
Grades: 6-8
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Rank: #99.
Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +434
(from 756 to 322)
Grades: PK-6
111 Don Pablo Lane
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Rank: #1010.
Camino Real Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +428
(from 620 to 192)
Grades: 6-8
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Rank: #1111.
Loma Linda Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +421
(from 686 to 265)
Grades: PK-6
1451 Donaldson Ave
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +417
(from 585 to 168)
Grades: K-5
2600 North Brazos
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +417
(from 718 to 301)
Grades: PK-5
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Rank: #1414.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +416
(from 553 to 137)
Grades: 5-8
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Atalaya Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +390
(from 417 to 27)
Grades: PK-6
721 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 467-4400
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +390
(from 578 to 188)
Grades: PK-6
15 Eastside School Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Rank: #1717.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +389
(from 704 to 315)
Grades: 6-8
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Rank: #1818.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +377
(from 722 to 345)
Grades: PK-5
1520 N. Breckon
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +370
(from 498 to 128)
Grades: PK-5
502 Old Zuni Rd
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-3400
Rank: #2020.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +360
(from 661 to 301)
Grades: PK-5
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Rank: #2121.
Ramah High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +352
(from 721 to 369)
Grades: 6-12
74 S Bloomfield Ave
Ramah, NM 87321
(505) 721-3800
Rank: #2222.
Horizon Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +351
(from 470 to 119)
Grades: PK-5
3021 Todos Santos Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 998-0459
Rank: #2323.
Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +344
(from 756 to 412)
Grades: 6-8
85 Nm Hwy 484
Ribera, NM 87560
(505) 426-2311
Rank: #2424.
Seboyeta Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +340
(from 612 to 272)
Grades: K-6
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Rank: #2525.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +336
(from 667 to 331)
Grades: 4-6
475 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5740
Rank: #2626.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +333
(from 766 to 433)
Grades: PK-5
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Rank: #2727.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +322
(from 335 to 13)
Grades: PK-6
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Rank: #2828.
Crownpoint Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +318
(from 782 to 464)
Grades: 6-8
#1 Eagle Dr
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 721-5400
Rank: #2929.
Jefferson Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +317
(from 763 to 446)
Grades: K-12
101 South Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300
Rank: #3030.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +313
(from 425 to 112)
Grades: 6-8
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Tony Hillerman Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +311
(from 435 to 124)
Grades: 6-8
8101 Rainbow Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 792-0698
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +311
(from 709 to 398)
Grades: PK-5
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +307
(from 622 to 315)
Grades: 6-8
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Gallup Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +307
(from 643 to 336)
Grades: 6-8
1001 South Grandview
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-2700
Rank: #3535.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +301
(from 646 to 345)
Grades: K-6
2451 Avenida Chaparral
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1400
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