For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 561 students in 87528, NM (there are , serving 55 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 87528, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87528, NM are Dulce High School, Dulce Middle School and Dulce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87528 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87528, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87528, NM 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dulce High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawk Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Dulce Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Mundo Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3353
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
87528, New Mexico 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Empire Drive 258, Po Box 1009
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Jicarilla Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 547
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87528, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87528, NM include Dulce High School, Dulce Middle School and Dulce Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87528?
3 public schools are located in 87528.
What percentage of students in 87528 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 87528 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87528?
87528 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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