For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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