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Best 87401 New Mexico Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 6,917 students in 87401, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87401, NM are Country Club Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Ladera Del Norte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87401 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87401, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87401, NM Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Country Club Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5300 Foothills Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8604
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 East 23rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8609
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Ladera Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 East 35th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8605
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3801 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8608
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 North Butler Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8607
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Hermosa Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 East 25th
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8612
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Heights Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 College Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8611
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8676
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Tibbetts Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Twin Peaks Blvd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8613
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1612 Hutton Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8601
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Mesa View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4451 Wildflower Dr
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8622
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Bluffview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1204 Camino Real
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8603
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Mc Cormick Rd
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8606
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Apache Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 West Apache
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8602
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Rocinante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 East 30th St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 599-8627
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 87401, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87401, NM include Country Club Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Ladera Del Norte Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87401?
15 public elementary schools are located in 87401.
What is the racial composition of students in 87401?
87401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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