For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 282 students in Lordsburg, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lordsburg, NM are Dugan-tarango Middle School and R.v.traylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lordsburg, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lordsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Lordsburg, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lordsburg, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lordsburg, NM include Dugan-tarango Middle School and R.v.traylor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lordsburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lordsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Lordsburg?
Lordsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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