For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,031 students in Cuba, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 27 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cuba, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cuba, NM are Tse Yi Gai High School, Cuba Middle School and Cuba High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuba, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Cuba have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cuba, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Cuba High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 53
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 51
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Us 550 Hwy 197 Mile Marker 26
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
58 Miles West Of Cuba Nm On Hc
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Cuba, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hcr 79 Box 7
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2333
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2333
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cuba, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Cuba, NM include Tse Yi Gai High School, Cuba Middle School and Cuba High School.
How many public schools are located in Cuba?
6 public schools are located in Cuba.
What percentage of students in Cuba go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cuba are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuba?
Cuba public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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