Best Public Schools in Thoreau, NM (2025-26)

Best Thoreau Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,180 students in Thoreau, NM (there are , serving 125 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Thoreau, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).

The top ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM are Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School and Thoreau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Thoreau, NM public schools have an score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Thoreau, NM (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Thoreau Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400

Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Thoreau Middle School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
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8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600

Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Thoreau High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500

Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Thoreau, New Mexico

Thoreau, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Dlo'Ay Azhi Community School (Closed 2006)

Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525

Gr: 6 | 166 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM?

The top ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School and Thoreau High School.

How many public schools are located in Thoreau?

3 public schools are located in Thoreau.

What percentage of students in Thoreau go to public school?

90% of all K-12 students in Thoreau are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).

What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?

Thoreau public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).