For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 77 students in Harding County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, NM are Roy Elementary School and Mosquero Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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 Harding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Mosquero Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, NM include Roy Elementary School and Mosquero Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harding County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County?
Harding County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% 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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