For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 358 students in Mora, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Mora, NM are Mora Elementary School, Mora High School and Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mora, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mora have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mora, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: 1-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mora, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mora, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Mora, NM include Mora Elementary School, Mora High School and Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mora?
3 public schools are located in Mora.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora?
Mora public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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