For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 350 students in 87740, NM.
The top-ranked public high school in 87740, NM is Raton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 87740 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 87740, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 87740 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raton High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87740, NM Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
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 high schools in 87740, NM?
The top-ranked public high schools in 87740, NM include Raton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 87740?
1 public high schools are located in 87740.
What is the racial composition of students in 87740?
87740 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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