For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 833 students in 87740, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87740, NM are Raton Intermediate and Raton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87740 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87740, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87740, NM Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raton Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Gr: 3-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Raton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: 7-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
87740, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 2-3 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87740, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87740, NM include Raton Intermediate and Raton High School.
How many public schools are located in 87740?
3 public schools are located in 87740.
What is the racial composition of students in 87740?
87740 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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