For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 620 students in 87016, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87016, NM are Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary School and Estancia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 87016 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87016, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87016, NM ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
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.
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: #33.
Estancia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Hopewell
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2003
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Estancia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9th And Joseph Ave
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
809 Joseph Ave And 9th St
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Estancia, NM 87016
(505) 384-2001
Gr: K | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
87016, New Mexico ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87016, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87016, NM include Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary School and Estancia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 87016?
5 public schools are located in 87016.
What is the racial composition of students in 87016?
87016 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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