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Best Harding County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 171 students in Harding County, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Harding County, NM are Roy Elementary School, Mosquero Elementary School and Roy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Harding County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Mosquero Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Roy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Mosquero High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Harding County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Harding County, NM include Roy Elementary School, Mosquero Elementary School and Roy High School.
How many public schools are located in Harding County?
4 public schools are located in Harding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County?
Harding County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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