For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 202 students in Penasco, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penasco, NM are Penasco Middle School and Penasco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penasco, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Penasco have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Penasco, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penasco Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Penasco, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Penasco, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penasco, NM include Penasco Middle School and Penasco Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Penasco?
2 public elementary schools are located in Penasco.
What is the racial composition of students in Penasco?
Penasco public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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