For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 502 students in Eunice, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eunice, NM are Caton Middle School and Mettie Jordan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eunice, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eunice have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Eunice, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1109 16th Street
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-3338
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Mettie Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Avenue M
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Eunice, NM 88231
(575) 394-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Eunice, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eunice, NM include Caton Middle School and Mettie Jordan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eunice?
2 public elementary schools are located in Eunice.
What is the racial composition of students in Eunice?
Eunice public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% 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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