For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 263 students in Catron County, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Catron County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Catron County, NM are Datil Elementary School, Quemado Elementary School and Reserve High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catron County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Catron County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Catron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Datil Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7395 Hwy 12
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Gr: K-6 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Quemado Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Reserve High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Quemado High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Catron County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Catron County, NM include Datil Elementary School, Quemado Elementary School and Reserve High School.
How many public schools are located in Catron County?
5 public schools are located in Catron County.
What percentage of students in Catron County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Catron County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Catron County?
Catron County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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