For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 829 students in Colfax County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NM are Maxwell Elementary School, Cimarron Middle School and Raton Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colfax County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Raton Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Gr: 3-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: PK-4 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Wilferth Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Gr: 3-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Nest Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 North Collison
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Gr: K-2 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 2-3 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
P.o. Box 308
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1351 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NM include Maxwell Elementary School, Cimarron Middle School and Raton Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colfax County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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