Best 88317 New Mexico Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 426 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88317, NM Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cloudcroft Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Cloudcroft Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Cloudcroft High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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