For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 447 students in Newcomb, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newcomb, NM are Newcomb Elementary School and Newcomb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcomb, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newcomb 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newcomb, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcomb Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3415
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Newcomb Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Us 491
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3434
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
N. Highway 491 Navajo Route 19
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Newcomb, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 7973
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 696-3417
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
P.o. Box 9857
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Newcomb, NM 87455
(505) 789-3201
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newcomb, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newcomb, NM include Newcomb Elementary School and Newcomb Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newcomb?
3 public elementary schools are located in Newcomb.
What is the racial composition of students in Newcomb?
Newcomb 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
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