For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 447 students in 87455, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87455, NM are Newcomb Elementary School and Newcomb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87455 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87455, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87455, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcomb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Newcomb Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
N. Highway 491 Navajo Route 19
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
87455, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 7973
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
P.o. Box 9857
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87455, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87455, NM include Newcomb Elementary School and Newcomb Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87455?
3 public elementary schools are located in 87455.
What is the racial composition of students in 87455?
87455 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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