For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 243 students in Union County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NM are Des Moines Elementary School and Alvis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Union County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Moines Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Des Moines Avenue
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2611
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Alvis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Aspen St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: PK-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amistad Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
P.o. Box 168
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Amistad, NM 88410
(505) 633-2283
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 35%
224 Spruce St
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 374-9611
Gr: 5-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NM include Des Moines Elementary School and Alvis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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