For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 829 students in Colfax County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NM are Maxwell Elementary School, Cimarron Middle School and Raton Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Colfax County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4th St And Parque
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Maxwell, NM 87728
(575) 375-2371
Gr: K-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Cimarron Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Raton Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Gr: 3-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 North Collison Ave
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Cimarron, NM 87714
(575) 376-2445
Gr: PK-4 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Wilferth Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Gr: 3-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Nest Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lake St
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Eagle Nest Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 North Collison
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 376-2445
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
311 Miranda
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-3485
Gr: K-2 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Gr: PK-2 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Colfax County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 2-3 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
P.o. Box 308
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Gr: PK | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1351 8th St
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Springer, NM 87747
(505) 483-2482
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax County, NM include Maxwell Elementary School, Cimarron Middle School and Raton Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colfax County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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