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Best Luna County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,780 students in Luna County, NM.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Luna County, NM are Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Luna County, NM public elementary schools have an score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Luna County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bell Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712

Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #22.

Memorial Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502

Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #33.

Bataan Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
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2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900

Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #44.

Chaparral Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047

Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #55.

Deming Intermediate

(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
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1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568

Gr: 6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #66.

Columbus Elementary School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 13%)
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7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710

Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #77.

Ruben S. Torres Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723

Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Luna County, NM?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Luna County, NM include Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Luna County?

7 public elementary schools are located in Luna County.

What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?

Luna County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Luna County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Luna County include: Chaparral Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Bell Elementary School vs. Memorial Elementary School