For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 92 students in Cliff, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Cliff, NM is Cliff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cliff, NM public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cliff have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cliff, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cliff, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cliff, NM include Cliff Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cliff?
1 public elementary schools are located in Cliff.
What is the racial composition of students in Cliff?
Cliff public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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