For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 182 students in Fort Sumner, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Sumner, NM are Fort Sumner Middle School and Fort Sumner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Sumner, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Sumner have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Sumner, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Sumner Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Sumner Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Sumner Ave
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
(575) 355-7734
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Sumner, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Sumner, NM include Fort Sumner Middle School and Fort Sumner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Sumner?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fort Sumner.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Sumner?
Fort Sumner public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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