For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 911 students in Tucumcari, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Tucumcari, NM are Tucumcari Middle School, Tucumcari High School and Tucumcari Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucumcari, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Tucumcari have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tucumcari, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Tucumcari High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 South 7th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Tucumcari Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tucumcari, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Tucumcari, NM include Tucumcari Middle School, Tucumcari High School and Tucumcari Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tucumcari?
3 public schools are located in Tucumcari.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucumcari?
Tucumcari public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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