For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 428 students in Mora County, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Mora County, NM are Wagon Mound Elementary School, Wagon Mound High School and Mora Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mora County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mora County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mora County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wagon Mound Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Wagon Mound High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Park Avenue
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Wagon Mound, NM 87752
(575) 666-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518 And Ranger Dr
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: 1-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Mora High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Lazaro Larry Garcia Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 518
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3127
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
#10 Ranger Drive
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Mora, NM 87732
(575) 387-3132
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mora County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Mora County, NM include Wagon Mound Elementary School, Wagon Mound High School and Mora Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mora County?
5 public schools are located in Mora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mora County?
Mora County public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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