For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,375 students in Lovington, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lovington, NM are Lovington 6th Grade Academy, Yarbro Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lovington, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lovington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Lovington, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lovington 6th Grade Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2330
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2330
Gr: 6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Yarbro Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2490
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2490
Gr: 4-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2540
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2540
Gr: 3 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 South Sixth
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2580
Gr: 2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
1202 West Birch Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2625
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 739-2625
Gr: 1 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Lovington, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lea Cy. Detention Cn High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
310 North Fifth St
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Lovington, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
Gr: 8-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lovington, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lovington, NM include Lovington 6th Grade Academy, Yarbro Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lovington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lovington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lovington?
Lovington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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