For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 516 students in Mora County, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Mora County, NM are Wagon Mound Elementary School, Wagon Mound High School and Mora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mora County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mora County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mora County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wagon Mound Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Grades: PK-6
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Wagon Mound High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Mora High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mora Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: 1-5
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holman Elementary School
Magnet School
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
Mora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 140
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 387-3110
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Valmora High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Valmora, NM 87750
(505) 425-8107
Grades: 8-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mora County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Mora County, NM include Wagon Mound Elementary School, Wagon Mound High School and Mora High School.
How many public schools are located in Mora County?
6 public schools are located in Mora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora County?
Mora County public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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