For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,271 students in Moriarty, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moriarty, 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.
Moriarty, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moriarty have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Moriarty, NM (2026-27)
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%
Moriarty, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Dinkle Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
2422 State Hwy 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moriarty, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moriarty, NM include Edgewood Middle School, Route 66 Elementary School and Moriarty Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moriarty?
4 public elementary schools are located in Moriarty.
What is the racial composition of students in Moriarty?
Moriarty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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