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Best Colfax County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 1,419 students in Colfax County, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax County, NM are Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell High School and Moreno Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Colfax County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Maxwell High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Moreno Valley High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
56 Camino Grande
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(575) 377-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Raton Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Gr: 3-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: PK-4 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Cimarron High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
165 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Springer High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3432
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Wilferth Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Gr: 3-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Nest Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
132 North Collison
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: PK-4 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Raton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Forrester Elementary School
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Gr: PK-2 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Longfellow Elementary School
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Springer Correctional Facility
Alternative School
201 Hwy 468
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3100
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Colfax County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax County, NM include Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell High School and Moreno Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax County?
16 public schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colfax County are often viewed compared to one another?

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