For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,058 students in 87035, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 87035, NM are Edgewood Middle School, Route 66 Elementary School and Moriarty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87035 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87035, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87035, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Venus Rd West
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Route 66 Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 Barton Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Moriarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Moriarty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2015 School Loop
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Moriarty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
2422 E. Highway 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 87035, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87035, NM include Edgewood Middle School, Route 66 Elementary School and Moriarty Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 87035?
6 public schools are located in 87035.
What is the racial composition of students in 87035?
87035 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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