For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,261 students in Ruidoso, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ruidoso, NM are Ruidoso Middle School and White Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruidoso, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ruidoso have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Ruidoso, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
White Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Gr: 3-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Gr: PK-2 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ruidoso, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ruidoso, NM include Ruidoso Middle School and White Mountain Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ruidoso?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ruidoso.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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