For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 263 students in Catron County, NM (there are , serving 8 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Catron County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Catron County, NM are Datil Elementary School, Quemado High School and Reserve High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catron County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Catron County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Catron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Datil Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7395 Hwy 12
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Quemado High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Reserve High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Quemado Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #55.
Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Catron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
67 Glenwood School Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
P.o. Box 350
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Grades: PK
| 4 students
test122 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Grades: PK-10
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Catron County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Catron County, NM include Datil Elementary School, Quemado High School and Reserve High School.
How many public schools are located in Catron County?
5 public schools are located in Catron County.
What percentage of students in Catron County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Catron County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Catron County?
Catron County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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