For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 184 students in Mountainair, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Mountainair, NM are Mountainair High School, Mountainair Jr High School and Mountainair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountainair, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mountainair have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mountainair, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainair High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountainair, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountainair, NM include Mountainair High School, Mountainair Jr High School and Mountainair Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mountainair?
3 public schools are located in Mountainair.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainair?
Mountainair public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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