For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 122 students in 87556, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in 87556, NM are Roots & Wings Community and Questa Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 87556 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 87556, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87556, NM Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Questa Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
87556, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 87556, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in 87556, NM include Roots & Wings Community and Questa Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 87556?
2 public middle schools are located in 87556.
What is the racial composition of students in 87556?
87556 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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