For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,837 students in Luna County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Luna County, NM are Memorial Elementary School, Bell Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luna County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Luna County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Bataan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Deming Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Grades: 6
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Chaparral Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #77.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 494 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 elementary schools in Luna County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Luna County, NM include Memorial Elementary School, Bell Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Luna County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Luna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?
Luna County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Luna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Luna County include: Memorial Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Chaparral Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Bell Elementary School vs. Memorial Elementary School
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