For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 132 students in 87036, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87036, NM are Mountainair Jr High School and Mountainair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87036 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87036, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87036, NM Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 87036, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 87036, NM include Mountainair Jr High School and Mountainair Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87036?
2 public elementary schools are located in 87036.
What is the racial composition of students in 87036?
87036 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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