For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,110 students in Thoreau, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Thoreau, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM are Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School and Thoreau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thoreau, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thoreau, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Thoreau Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Thoreau High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Thoreau, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Gr: 6 | 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School and Thoreau High School.
How many public schools are located in Thoreau?
3 public schools are located in Thoreau.
What percentage of students in Thoreau go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Thoreau are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?
Thoreau public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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