For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,352 students in Luna County, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Luna County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Luna County, NM are Columbus Elementary School, Bataan Elementary School and Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luna County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Luna County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Bataan Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 E. Pine St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Red Mountain Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Grades: 7-8
| 887 students
Rank: #77.
Deming Intermediate
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Grades: 6
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
Deming High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #1111.
Mimbres Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Buckeye St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1212.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
My Little School
Special Education School
905 South Zinc
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Luna County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deming Detention Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 S. Silver Ave
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Deming Secure School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
3323 Raymond Reed St
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-8841
Grades: 9-11
| 11 students
1400 South Iron
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-4863
Grades: 8-9
| 908 students
315 East First St.
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-6564
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
310 West Elm
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-9512
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
9970 Columbus Rd Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-3295
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Luna County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Luna County, NM include Columbus Elementary School, Bataan Elementary School and Early College High School.
How many public schools are located in Luna County, NM?
13 public schools are located in Luna County, NM.
What percentage of students in Luna County, NM go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Luna County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Luna County, NM?
Luna County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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