For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 273 students in Questa, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Questa, NM are Roots & Wings Community, Questa Jr High School and Alta Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Questa, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Questa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Questa, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roots & Wings Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Old Lama Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-2076
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Questa Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 Sagebrush Ln
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-1604
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Gr: PK-3 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Alta Vista Intermediate
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Gr: 4-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Questa, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Questa, NM 87556
(505) 586-0421
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Questa, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Questa, NM include Roots & Wings Community, Questa Jr High School and Alta Vista Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Questa?
4 public elementary schools are located in Questa.
What is the racial composition of students in Questa?
Questa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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