For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,027 students in Quay County, NM. The top ranked public elementary schools in Quay County, NM are House Junior High School, Logan Elementary School and House Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quay County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Quay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Quay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
House Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
House Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 Apple St
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
House, NM 88121
(575) 279-7353
Grades: PK-5
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
San Jon Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Rank: #55.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #66.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
San Jon Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7th And Elm Streets
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
San Jon, NM 88434
(575) 576-2466
Grades: PK-5
| 64 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ute Lake Online Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 North 2nd St
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #99.
Tucumcari Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N 2nd St.
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Logan, NM 88426
(575) 487-2252
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Quay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 South Third St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Grades: 5
| 99 students
Quay County Jdc High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1046
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3910
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Quay County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Quay County, NM include House Junior High School, Logan Elementary School and House Elementary School. Quay County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Mexico.
How many public elementary schools are located in Quay County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Quay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Quay County?
Quay County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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