For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 150 students in Catron County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Catron County, NM are Datil Elementary School, Quemado Elementary School and Reserve Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catron County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Catron County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Catron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Datil Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7395 Hwy 12
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 773-4700
Gr: K-6 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Quemado Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 60
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Reserve Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Mountaineer Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(575) 533-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Catron County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
67 Glenwood School Rd.
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87830
(505) 533-6241
Gr: K-3
P.o. Box 350
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Reserve, NM 87839
(505) 533-6241
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
test122 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Pie Town, NM 56412
(897) 456-3218
Gr: PK-10 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Catron County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Catron County, NM include Datil Elementary School, Quemado Elementary School and Reserve Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Catron County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Catron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Catron County?
Catron County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% 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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