For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 16 students in Datil, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Datil, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
Datil, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.47, which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Datil, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Datil Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7395 Hwy 12
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Datil, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Datil, NM include Datil Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Datil?
1 public schools are located in Datil.
What percentage of students in Datil go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Datil are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Datil?
Datil public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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