For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 487 students in Santa Teresa, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Santa Teresa, NM is Santa Teresa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Teresa, NM public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Teresa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Teresa, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Teresa Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Commerciantes
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Santa Teresa, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Teresa, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Santa Teresa, NM include Santa Teresa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Teresa?
1 public elementary schools are located in Santa Teresa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Teresa?
Santa Teresa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.