For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,159 students in Thoreau, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Thoreau, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM are Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School and Thoreau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thoreau, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Thoreau have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thoreau, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thoreau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#6 Fourth Ave
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Thoreau Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Thoreau High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Hawk Circle
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 721-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Thoreau, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sunrise Drive P.o. Box 789
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Thoreau, NM 87323
(505) 862-7525
Grades: 6
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Thoreau, NM include Thoreau Elementary School, Thoreau Middle School and Thoreau High School.
How many public schools are located in Thoreau?
3 public schools are located in Thoreau.
What percentage of students in Thoreau go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Thoreau are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thoreau?
Thoreau public schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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