For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,780 students in Luna County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Luna County, NM are Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luna County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Luna County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Bataan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Deming Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Gr: 6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Luna County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deming Detention Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 S. Silver Ave
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Deming Secure School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3323 Raymond Reed St
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Gr: 9-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1400 South Iron
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Gr: 8-9 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 908:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
315 East First St.
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
310 West Elm
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
9970 Columbus Rd Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Luna County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Luna County, NM include Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Luna County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Luna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?
Luna County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Luna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Luna County include: Memorial Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Chaparral Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Bell Elementary School vs. Memorial Elementary School
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