For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 686 students in 88401, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 88401, NM are Tucumcari Middle School and Tucumcari Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 88401 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 88401, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88401, NM Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Tucumcari Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
88401, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 South Third St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Gr: 5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 7-10 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 88401, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 88401, NM include Tucumcari Middle School and Tucumcari Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 88401?
2 public elementary schools are located in 88401.
What is the racial composition of students in 88401?
88401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).