For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 55 students in Chama, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chama, NM are Chama Middle School and Chama Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chama, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chama have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chama, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chama Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
181 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
Chama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chama, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chama, NM include Chama Middle School and Chama Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chama?
2 public elementary schools are located in Chama.
What is the racial composition of students in Chama?
Chama public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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