For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 358 students in Mora, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Mora, NM are Mora High School, Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and Mora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mora, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mora have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mora, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: 1-5
| 160 students
Mora, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mora, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Mora, NM include Mora High School, Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School and Mora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mora?
3 public schools are located in Mora.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora?
Mora public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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