For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,570 students in Portales, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Portales, NM are Lindsey-steiner Elementary School, Portales Jr High School and Valencia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portales, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Portales have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Portales, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Gr: 5-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 76:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Portales Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Gr: 7-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 116:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1415 South Globe
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Gr: 3-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 89:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Portales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 114:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Gr: PK-K | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Gr: 1-2 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 94:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Portales, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Portales, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Portales, NM include Lindsey-steiner Elementary School, Portales Jr High School and Valencia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Portales?
6 public schools are located in Portales.
What is the racial composition of students in Portales?
Portales public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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