For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 844 students in 87740, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87740, NM are Raton Intermediate and Raton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87740 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87740, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87740, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Raton Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9881
Grades: 3-6
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Raton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-9261
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
87740, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 North 2nd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Grades: 2-3
| 132 students
800 South 3rd
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111
Grades: 4-5
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87740, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87740, NM include Raton Intermediate and Raton High School.
How many public schools are located in 87740?
3 public schools are located in 87740.
What is the racial composition of students in 87740?
87740 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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