For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 394 students in Dulce, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dulce, NM are Dulce Elementary School and Dulce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dulce, 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 10% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dulce have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Dulce, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Mundo Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dulce, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dulce, NM include Dulce Elementary School and Dulce Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dulce?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dulce.
What is the racial composition of students in Dulce?
Dulce public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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