Best 87036 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 184 students in 87036, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 87036, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 87036, 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.

Public schools in zipcode 87036 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 87036, NM 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).