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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Torrance County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,843 students in Torrance County, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Torrance County, NM are Lower Elementary School, Edgewood Middle School and Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Torrance County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Torrance County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Venus Rd West
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Upper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 2-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Mountainair High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Route 66 Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
805 Barton Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Moriarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Moriarty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2015 School Loop
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Estancia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
807 W. Hopewell
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Moriarty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Estancia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1212.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Mesd Early Childhood Center
2422 E. Highway 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Torrance County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Torrance County, NM include Lower Elementary School, Edgewood Middle School and Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Torrance County?
14 public schools are located in Torrance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance County?
Torrance County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Torrance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Torrance County include: Moriarty High School vs. Estancia High School, Moriarty High School vs. Mountainair High School

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