For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 620 students in 87455, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 87455, NM are Newcomb Elementary School, Newcomb High School and Newcomb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87455 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87455, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87455, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcomb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Newcomb High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Newcomb Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
N Highway 491 Navajo Route 19
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 87455, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87455, NM include Newcomb Elementary School, Newcomb High School and Newcomb Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 87455?
4 public schools are located in 87455.
What is the racial composition of students in 87455?
87455 public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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