For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 293 students in Estancia, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Estancia, NM are Lower Elementary School and Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Estancia, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Estancia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Estancia, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lower Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: PK-1 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Upper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
624 8th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 2-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Estancia, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Estancia Valley Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 North 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Estancia, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Estancia, NM include Lower Elementary School and Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Estancia?
2 public elementary schools are located in Estancia.
What is the racial composition of students in Estancia?
Estancia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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