For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,180 students in 87323, NM (there are , serving 125 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 87323, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87323, NM are Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School and Thoreau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87323 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87323, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87323, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Thoreau High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
87323, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Grades: 6
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87323, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87323, NM include Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School and Thoreau High School.
How many public schools are located in 87323?
3 public schools are located in 87323.
What percentage of students in 87323 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 87323 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87323?
87323 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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