Best Santa Clara Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 133 students in Santa Clara, NM.
The top-ranked public school in Santa Clara, NM is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Santa Clara have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Santa Clara, NM (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Cedar St
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Clara, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Clara, NM include Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Clara?
1 public schools are located in Santa Clara.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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