For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 94 students in Tierra Amarilla, NM.
The top ranked public elementary school in Tierra Amarilla, NM is Tierra Amarilla Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tierra Amarilla, NM public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tierra Amarilla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Tierra Amarilla, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tierra Amarilla Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Bulding 170 State Rd 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stateroute 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tierra Amarilla, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tierra Amarilla, NM include Tierra Amarilla Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tierra Amarilla?
1 public elementary schools are located in Tierra Amarilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Tierra Amarilla?
Tierra Amarilla public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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