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Best Lovington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,397 students in Lovington, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Lovington, NM are Lovington 6th Grade Academy, Yarbro Elementary School and Lovington Freshman Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lovington, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Lovington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lovington, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lovington 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2330
Gr: 6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Yarbro Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2490
Gr: 4-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lovington Freshman Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 17% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2260
Gr: 9 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2540
Gr: 3 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 South 11th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2435
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
New Hope Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 North 5th St
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Lovington High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 West Ave K
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2230
Gr: 10-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Ben Alexander Elementary School
1400 South Sixth
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Gr: 2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Lea Elementary School
1202 West Birch Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2625
Gr: 1 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Llano Elementary School
1000 South First
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2670
Gr: PK-K | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lovington, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Lovington, NM include Lovington 6th Grade Academy, Yarbro Elementary School and Lovington Freshman Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lovington?
10 public schools are located in Lovington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lovington?
Lovington public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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