For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 445 students in Fruitland, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Fruitland, NM is Ojo Amarillo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fruitland, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fruitland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fruitland, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ojo Amarillo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rd 6500 And Rd 6466
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-5271
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-5271
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
6675 Sj County Road South
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-6922
Fruitland, NM 87416
(505) 960-6922
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fruitland, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fruitland, NM include Ojo Amarillo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fruitland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fruitland.
What is the racial composition of students in Fruitland?
Fruitland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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