For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 429 students in 88317, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 88317, NM are Cloudcroft Middle School, Cloudcroft Elementary School and Cloudcroft High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88317 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88317, NM have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88317, NM Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cloudcroft Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Cloudcroft Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Cloudcroft High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 88317, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88317, NM include Cloudcroft Middle School, Cloudcroft Elementary School and Cloudcroft High School.
How many public schools are located in 88317?
3 public schools are located in 88317.
What is the racial composition of students in 88317?
88317 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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