For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 55 students in Chama, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Chama, NM are Chama Elementary School and Chama Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chama, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Chama have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chama, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Chama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-5
| 55 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Chama Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chama, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Chama, NM include Chama Elementary School and Chama Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chama?
2 public schools are located in Chama.
What is the racial composition of students in Chama?
Chama public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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