For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 897 students in Tucumcari, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Tucumcari, NM are Tucumcari Middle School, Tucumcari Elementary School and Tucumcari High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucumcari, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Tucumcari have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Tucumcari, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tucumcari Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 South 5th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Tucumcari Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1623 South 9th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Tucumcari High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 South 7th St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(575) 461-3910
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Tucumcari, New Mexico 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 South Third St
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Tucumcari, NM 88401
(505) 461-3271
Grades: 5
| 99 students
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
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tucumcari, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Tucumcari, NM include Tucumcari Middle School, Tucumcari Elementary School and Tucumcari High School.
How many public schools are located in Tucumcari?
3 public schools are located in Tucumcari.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucumcari?
Tucumcari public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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