For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 306 students in Vanderwagen, NM.
The top ranked public elementary school in Vanderwagen, NM is David Skeet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderwagen, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vanderwagen have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vanderwagen, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 45 Jones Ranch Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
831 Cousins Rd.
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Vanderwagen, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 278
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vanderwagen, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vanderwagen, NM include David Skeet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vanderwagen?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vanderwagen.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderwagen?
Vanderwagen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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