For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 575 students in Estancia, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Estancia, NM are Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary School and Estancia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estancia, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Estancia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Estancia, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Upper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 2-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Estancia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Hopewell
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Estancia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Estancia, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Estancia Valley Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 North 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Estancia, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Estancia, NM include Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary School and Estancia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Estancia?
4 public schools are located in Estancia.
What is the racial composition of students in Estancia?
Estancia public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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