For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 286 students in Vanderwagen, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Vanderwagen, NM is David Skeet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderwagen, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vanderwagen have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vanderwagen, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Skeet Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 45 Jones Ranch Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 721-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
831 Cousins Rd
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Vanderwagen, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 278
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Vanderwagen, NM 87326
(505) 778-5574
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vanderwagen, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vanderwagen, NM include David Skeet Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vanderwagen?
2 public elementary schools are located in Vanderwagen.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderwagen?
Vanderwagen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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