For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 279 students in Mora County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mora County, NM are Wagon Mound Elementary School, Mora Elementary School and Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mora County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mora County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mora County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagon Mound Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: 1-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Mora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 140
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Gr: PK | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Valmora High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Gr: 8-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mora County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mora County, NM include Wagon Mound Elementary School, Mora Elementary School and Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mora County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora County?
Mora County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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