For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 301 students in Cloudcroft, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cloudcroft, NM are Cloudcroft Middle School and Cloudcroft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cloudcroft, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cloudcroft have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cloudcroft, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cloudcroft Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Cloudcroft Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cloudcroft, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cloudcroft, NM include Cloudcroft Middle School and Cloudcroft Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cloudcroft?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cloudcroft.
What is the racial composition of students in Cloudcroft?
Cloudcroft public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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