For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 141 students in Tatum, NM.
The top ranked public elementary school in Tatum, NM is Tatum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tatum, NM public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tatum have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tatum, NM (2025-26)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tatum, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tatum, NM include Tatum Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tatum?
1 public elementary schools are located in Tatum.
What is the racial composition of students in Tatum?
Tatum public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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