For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 390 students in Jal, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jal, NM are Jal Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jal have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jal, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jal Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 East Utah
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Jal Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Jal, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jal, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jal, NM include Jal Elementary School and Jal Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jal?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jal.
What is the racial composition of students in Jal?
Jal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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