For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 831 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87740, NM Public Schools (2026)
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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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