For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 692 students in Thoreau, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thoreau, NM are Thoreau Elementary School and Thoreau Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thoreau, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Thoreau, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Thoreau, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Gr: 6 | 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thoreau, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau Elementary School and Thoreau Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thoreau?
2 public elementary schools are located in Thoreau.
What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?
Thoreau public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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