For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,659 students in 88130, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 88130, NM are Lindsey-steiner Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School and Portales Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88130 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in 88130, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88130, NM Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindsey-steiner Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 North Ave M
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7060
Grades: 5-6
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 South Globe
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7090
Grades: 3-4
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Portales Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East 3rd St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7045
Grades: 7-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Portales High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 South Knoxville Ave
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7015
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 West 5th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 356-7075
Grades: PK-K
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 West 18th St
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Portales, NM 88130
(575) 359-3675
Grades: 1-2
| 350 students
88130, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Broad Horizons Alt. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1034 Community Way
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-5831
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1216 West Ivy
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 6
| n/a students
525 South Chicago
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Portales, NM 88130
(505) 356-7000
Grades: 1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 88130, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 88130, NM include Lindsey-steiner Elementary School, Valencia Elementary School and Portales Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 88130, NM?
6 public schools are located in 88130, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in 88130, NM?
88130, NM public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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