For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 191 students in Mountainair, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Mountainair, NM are Mountainair High School, Mountainair Jr High School and Mountainair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountainair, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mountainair have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Mountainair, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainair High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 West 3rd St
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Mountainair, NM 87036
(505) 847-2333
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mountainair, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Mountainair, NM include Mountainair High School, Mountainair Jr High School and Mountainair Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mountainair?
3 public schools are located in Mountainair.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainair?
Mountainair public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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