For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 897 students in 88401, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 88401, NM are Tucumcari Middle School, Tucumcari High School and Tucumcari Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88401 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88401, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88401, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Tucumcari High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 South 7th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Tucumcari Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
88401, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 South Third St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Gr: 5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Quay County Jdc High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1046
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 88401, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 88401, NM include Tucumcari Middle School, Tucumcari High School and Tucumcari Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88401?
3 public schools are located in 88401.
What is the racial composition of students in 88401?
88401 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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