For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 561 students in 87528, NM (there are , serving 55 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 87528, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 87528, NM are Dulce High School, Dulce Elementary School and Dulce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87528 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87528, 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87528, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dulce High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mundo Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
87528, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jicarilla Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 547
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 87528, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87528, NM include Dulce High School, Dulce Elementary School and Dulce Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 87528?
3 public schools are located in 87528.
What percentage of students in 87528 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 87528 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87528?
87528 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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