| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estancia Municipal Schools | Estancia | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 539 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Moriarty Municipal Schools | Moriarty | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 2,331 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Vaughn Municipal Schools | Encino | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 46 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mountainair Public Schools | Mountainair | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 210 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Torrance County compares
Together they enroll 3,126 students across 16 schools. The largest is Moriarty Municipal Schools with 2,331 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Torrance County, New Mexico
Torrance County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Torrance County is Estancia Municipal Schools (8/10). 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Torrance County, NM?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Torrance 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 Torrance County, NM?
Of the districts serving Torrance County, Estancia Municipal Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 74th 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.