For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,095 students in 87532, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87532, NM are Dixon Elementary School, Chimayo Elementary School and Alcalde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 87532 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 87532, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87532, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 New Mexico Highway 75
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Grades: K-6
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Chimayo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 76 County Rd 93 Build
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Alcalde Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
State Rd 68 County Rd 138a
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Velarde Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 68 County Road 51 #
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Grades: K-6
| 58 students
Rank: #55.
San Juan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 State Rd 74
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Grades: K-6
| 167 students
Rank: #66.
Eutimio Salazar Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Zuni Ln
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Mccurdy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Grades: K-12
| 553 students
Rank: #88.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
State Road 84/285 #1934b
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Grades: K-6
| 83 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
James Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Grades: 1-6
| 231 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tony Quintana Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18670 Us 84/285
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 Kee Street
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4406
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4406
Grades: K-6
| 86 students
87532, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
P.o. Drawer 100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
659 Roadrunner Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Military Academy Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
116 Calle Espinoza
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
335 County Rd 80
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 87532, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 87532, NM include Dixon Elementary School, Chimayo Elementary School and Alcalde Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 87532?
11 public elementary schools are located in 87532.
What is the racial composition of students in 87532?
87532 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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