For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 567 students in Jal, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Jal, NM are Jal Elementary School, Jal High School and Jal Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jal, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Jal have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jal, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jal Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 East Utah
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Jal High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Jal Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jal, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Jal, NM include Jal Elementary School, Jal High School and Jal Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Jal?
3 public schools are located in Jal.
What is the racial composition of students in Jal?
Jal public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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