For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 264 students in Union County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NM are Des Moines Elementary School, Kiser Elementary School and Alvis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Union County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: 5-6
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Alvis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Grades: PK-4
| 147 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amistad Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
P.o. Box 168
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NM include Des Moines Elementary School, Kiser Elementary School and Alvis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County, NM?
3 public elementary schools are located in Union County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County, NM?
Union County, NM public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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