The average student-teacher ratio in New Mexico public elementary schools is approximately 14:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in New Mexico (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
House Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-5
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
House Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-8
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Rank: #33.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Reading: ≤20%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Foothill High School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
400 Edith Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 841-2400
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Reading: 15-19%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Sequoyah
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
3405 Pan American Fwy
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 222-0355
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Tohatchi Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-8
Mid School Lane
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Tohatchi, NM 87325
(505) 721-1051
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Unm Mimbres School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1001 Yale Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2890
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 272-2890
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Wagon Mound Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
N. Hwy 371 Cr 7750
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5392
Crownpoint, NM 87313
(505) 786-5392
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Seboyeta Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-6
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-6
Tesuque Pueblo
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 303-1255
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 303-1255
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Alta Vista Intermediate
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-5
4 Wildcat Rd
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Questa, NM 87556
(575) 586-0032
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-4
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 5-8
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Cochiti Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-6
Highway 134
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2592
Navajo, NM 87328
(505) 777-2592
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-5
23 Karr Canyon
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Mountainair Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
San Rafael Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-6
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-4
Clliford Ward Drive Hwy 64 Wes
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Shiprock, NM 87420
(928) 656-3555
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Chama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-2
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Hondo Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
111 Don Pablo Lane
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Hondo, NM 88336
(575) 653-4411
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Los Padillas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
2525 Los Padillas Rd Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(505) 877-0108
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
1700 Sunshine Terrace Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 764-2011
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 764-2011
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-6
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
Us 550hwy. 197 Mile Marker 26
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Naschitti Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
Us Hwy 491
Sheep Springs, NM 87364
(505) 732-4204
Sheep Springs, NM 87364
(505) 732-4204
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Rank: #24 - 3624. - 36.
Roy Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-6
5th St And Roosevelt St
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
Roy, NM 87743
(575) 485-2242
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Mexico average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio?
The New Mexico average public elementary schools student-teacher ratio is 14:1 for 2025-26.
What are the public elementary schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in New Mexico?
The best top ranked public elementary schools in New Mexico include House Elementary School, House Junior High School and Highland Autism Center.
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