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Best 88130 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,518 students in 88130, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 88130, NM are Lindsey-steiner Elementary School, Portales Jr High School and Valencia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88130 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88130, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88130, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Gr: 5-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Portales Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1415 South Globe
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Gr: 3-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Portales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Brown Early Childhood Center
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Gr: PK-K | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
James Elementary School
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Gr: 1-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 88130, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88130, NM include Lindsey-steiner Elementary School, Portales Jr High School and Valencia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88130?
6 public schools are located in 88130.
What is the racial composition of students in 88130?
88130 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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