For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 551 students in Texico, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Texico, NM are Texico Middle School, Texico Elementary School and Texico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texico, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Texico have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Texico, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Texico Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Texico Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Texico High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 North Griffin
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Texico, NM 88135
(575) 482-3801
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Texico, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Texico, NM include Texico Middle School, Texico Elementary School and Texico High School.
How many public schools are located in Texico?
3 public schools are located in Texico.
What is the racial composition of students in Texico?
Texico public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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