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Best Deming Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,232 students in Deming, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deming, NM are Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deming, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deming have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Deming, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Bataan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Deming Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Gr: 6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Deming, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deming, NM include Bell Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School and Bataan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deming?
6 public elementary schools are located in Deming.
What is the racial composition of students in Deming?
Deming public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Deming are often viewed compared to one another?

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