| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas City Public Schools | Valmora | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1,202 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wagon Mound Public Schools | Wagon Mound | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 83 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mora Independent Schools | Buena Vista | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 433 | 4 | PK–12 | 9 |
How Mora County compares
Together they enroll 1,718 students across 12 schools. The largest is Las Vegas City Public Schools with 1,202 students. Districts here average 3.3/10, below the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Mora County, New Mexico
Mora County has 3 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mora County is Las Vegas City Public Schools (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mora County, NM?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Mora County, NM. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mora County, NM?
Of the districts serving Mora County, Las Vegas City Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 44th percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.