For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 191 students in 87036, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87036, NM are Mountainair High School, Mountainair Elementary School and Mountainair Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87036 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87036, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87036, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountainair High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87036, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87036, NM include Mountainair High School, Mountainair Elementary School and Mountainair Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 87036?
3 public schools are located in 87036.
What is the racial composition of students in 87036?
87036 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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