For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 847 students in Kirtland, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kirtland, NM are Judy Nelson Elementary School and Kirtland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirtland, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kirtland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kirtland, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Judy Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Cr 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-6285
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Kirtland Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cr 6446
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 598-5893
Grades: PK-6
| 380 students
Kirtland, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 Rd 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Grades: 4-6
| 230 students
5 Cr 6575
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Kirtland, NM 87417
(505) 368-4984
Grades: K-3
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kirtland, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kirtland, NM include Judy Nelson Elementary School and Kirtland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kirtland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Kirtland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirtland?
Kirtland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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