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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 87031 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,686 students in 87031, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 87031, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87031, NM are Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, Century Alt High School and Peralta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87031 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87031, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87031, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Century Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Ann Parish Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Los Lunas Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Los Lunas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 7-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Los Lunas High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Valencia Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 7-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Valencia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Tome Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1525 Morris Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 87031, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87031, NM include Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, Century Alt High School and Peralta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87031?
18 public schools are located in 87031.
What percentage of students in 87031 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 87031 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87031?
87031 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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