For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 114 students in Hurley, NM.
The top-ranked public school in Hurley, NM is Hurley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hurley, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Hurley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hurley, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Carasco Ave
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hurley, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Hurley, NM include Hurley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hurley?
1 public schools are located in Hurley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hurley?
Hurley public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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