For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 527 students in Jal, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Jal, NM are Jal Elementary School, Jal Jr High School and Jal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jal, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Jal have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jal, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 East Utah
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Jal Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Jal High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Property Street
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Jal, NM 88252
(575) 395-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Jal, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Test GGG School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1001 Eagle Road
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Jal, NM 56412
(859) 674-1236
Grades: 3-7
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jal, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Jal, NM include Jal Elementary School, Jal Jr High School and Jal High School.
How many public schools are located in Jal?
3 public schools are located in Jal.
What is the racial composition of students in Jal?
Jal public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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