For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 923 students in Sierra County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, NM are Arrey Elementary School, T Or C Middle School and Sierra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Sierra County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Arrey Cemetery Rd
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
T Or C Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1802 Pershing St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: 4-5
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
T Or C Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Sierra County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Geronimo Trails Alt. High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 S Pershing St.
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-4603
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(505) 894-9215
Grades: 4-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, NM include Arrey Elementary School, T Or C Middle School and Sierra Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sierra County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sierra County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% 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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