Best 87036 New Mexico Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 59 students in 87036, NM.
The top ranked public high school in 87036, NM is Mountainair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 87036 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87036, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87036 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountainair High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87036, NM Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountainair High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 87036, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in 87036, NM include Mountainair High School.
How many public high schools are located in 87036?
1 public high schools are located in 87036.
What is the racial composition of students in 87036?
87036 public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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