Top New Mexico Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 74% of public school students in New Mexico are eligible for free lunch (2025).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Mexico is Abiquiu Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New Mexico (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Abiquiu Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
Hwy 84/285 213412
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Abq Sign Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
620 Lomas Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 244-7553
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Ace Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1240 Bellamah Ave. Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4733
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Alameda Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
412 Alameda Blvd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-0070
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
7500 La Morada Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 836-7706
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Albuquerque High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
800 Odelia Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 843-6400
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Albuquerque Talent Development Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1800 Atrisco Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 503-2465
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Algodones Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-3
1300 Hwy 313
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Alma D'arte Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
402 W Court Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 541-0145
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-1904
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Arrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
7 Arrey Cemetery Rd
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-9540
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Arroyo Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
405 Hondo Seco Rd
Arroyo Seco, NM 87514
(575) 758-5202
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Arroyo Del Oso Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
6504 Harper NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-9393
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Arts Academy At Bella Vista
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2900 Cesar Chavez Dr
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
10800 Dennis Chavez Blv Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 243-1458
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Barry Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3401 Thornton St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Bataan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2
1400 South Sixth
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Berino Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
455 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Bernalillo High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Berrendo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
505 West Pine Lodge Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Berrendo Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-6
7313 Us Hwy 64
Blanco, NM 87412
(505) 634-3900
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
310 North Lajara St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3883
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Bloomfield High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
520 North First St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(505) 634-3400
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Bluewater Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Cameo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1500 Cameo St
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 769-4300
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Camino Real Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2961 Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 527-6030
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Carrizozo Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Rank: #1 - 2771. - 277.
Carrizozo High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Mexico average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The New Mexico average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 74%% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Mexico?
The best top ranked public schools in New Mexico include Abiquiu Elementary School, Abq Sign Language Academy and Ace Leadership High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Mexico?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Mexico is Abq Sign Language Academy, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Abiquiu Elementary School, with a value of 100%.

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