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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 87020 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,062 students in 87020, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 90 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 87020, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87020, NM are Bluewater Elementary School, Gccs Early College High School and Seboyeta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87020 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87020, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87020, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Gccs Early College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Seboyeta Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
San Rafael Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Gr: K-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Cubero Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Gr: K-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Gr: PK-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Laguna-acoma Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #1010.
Los Alamitos Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Mt Taylor Ave
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Gr: 7-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Laguna-acoma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1212.
Grants High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87020, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87020, NM include Bluewater Elementary School, Gccs Early College High School and Seboyeta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87020?
15 public schools are located in 87020.
What percentage of students in 87020 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 87020 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87020?
87020 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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