Best Harding County Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 77 students in Harding County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, NM are Roy Elementary School and Mosquero Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harding County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harding County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Harding County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Gr: PK-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Mosquero Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43 Mcneil Ave
Mosquero, NM 87733
(575) 673-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harding County, NM include Roy Elementary School and Mosquero Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harding County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harding County?
Harding County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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