Top 5 Best 87024 New Mexico Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 534 students in 87024, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87024, NM are Jemez Valley High School, Walatowa Charter High School and Jemez Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87024 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87024, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87024, NM Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jemez Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Walatowa Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
147 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Jemez Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
San Diego Riverside
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Mission Rd
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #55.
Jemez Valley Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jemez Day School
243 Day School Road
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7304
Grades: K-6
| 140 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 87024, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87024, NM include Jemez Valley High School, Walatowa Charter High School and Jemez Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87024?
6 public schools are located in 87024.
What is the racial composition of students in 87024?
87024 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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