For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,658 students in Torrance County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Torrance County, NM are Lower Elementary School, Edgewood Middle School and Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Torrance County, 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 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Torrance County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Torrance County (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.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17 Venus Rd West
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Route 66 Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 Barton Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Moriarty Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Center St
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Moriarty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2015 School Loop
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 835-5835
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Mountainair Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Broadway
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Torrance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Dinkle Rd
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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
2422 State Hwy 333
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Moriarty, NM 87035
(505) 832-4471
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Torrance County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Torrance County, NM include Lower Elementary School, Edgewood Middle School and Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Torrance County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Torrance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Torrance County?
Torrance County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Torrance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Torrance County include: Upper Elementary School vs. Moriarty Elementary School, Mountainair Elementary School vs. Moriarty Elementary School, Moriarty Elementary School vs. Upper Elementary School
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