For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 544 students in Dulce, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 78 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Dulce, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Dulce, NM are Dulce High School, Dulce Middle School and Dulce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dulce, 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 10% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Dulce have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dulce, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dulce High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Dulce, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Empire Drive 258, Po Box 1009
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Jicarilla Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 547
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dulce, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Dulce, NM include Dulce High School, Dulce Middle School and Dulce Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dulce, NM?
3 public schools are located in Dulce, NM.
What percentage of students in Dulce, NM go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Dulce, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dulce, NM?
Dulce, NM public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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