For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 923 students in Sierra County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, NM are Arrey Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School and T Or C Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sierra County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 Arrey Cemetery Rd
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Arrey, NM 87930
(575) 894-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 4-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
T Or C Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Pershing St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
T Or C Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Silver
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
(575) 894-8150
Gr: PK-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, NM include Arrey Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School and T Or C Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sierra County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sierra County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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