For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 313 students in Tatum, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Tatum, NM are Tatum Elementary School, Tatum Jr High School and Tatum High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tatum, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tatum Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 West 3rd St
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Tatum Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Tatum High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 West 3rd Street
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Tatum, NM 88267
(575) 398-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tatum, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Tatum, NM include Tatum Elementary School, Tatum Jr High School and Tatum High School.
How many public schools are located in Tatum?
3 public schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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