For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,232 students in Luna County, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Luna County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Luna County, NM are Mimbres Valley High School, Early College High School and Deming Cesar Chavez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luna County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Luna County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Luna County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mimbres Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 South Iron St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 W Buckeye St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1643
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1643
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Bataan Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Chaparral Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Deming Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Gr: 6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Altura Rd. Se
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Columbus, NM 88029
(575) 531-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Red Mountain Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Deming High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
My Little School
Special Education School
905 South Zinc
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Luna County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Luna County, NM include Mimbres Valley High School, Early College High School and Deming Cesar Chavez.
How many public schools are located in Luna County?
13 public schools are located in Luna County.
What percentage of students in Luna County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Luna County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Luna County?
Luna County public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Luna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Luna County include: Chaparral Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School vs. Bell Elementary School, Bell Elementary School vs. Memorial Elementary School
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