For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,214 students in Cuba, NM (there are , serving 27 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Cuba, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Cuba, NM are Tse Yi Gai High School, Cuba High School and Cuba Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cuba, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Cuba have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cuba, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Rank: #22.
Cuba High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 53
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 51
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
Us 550hwy. 197 Mile Marker 26
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
58 Miles West Of Cuba Nm On Hc
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cuba, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Cuba, NM include Tse Yi Gai High School, Cuba High School and Cuba Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cuba?
7 public schools are located in Cuba.
What percentage of students in Cuba go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Cuba are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cuba?
Cuba public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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