| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Municipal Schools | Capulin | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 120 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Clayton Public Schools | Amistad | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 395 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Springer Municipal Schools | Gladstone | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 111 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Union County compares
Together they enroll 626 students across 9 schools. The largest is Clayton Public Schools with 395 students. Districts here average 7.7/10, above the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Union County, New Mexico
Union County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Union County is Des Moines Municipal Schools (10/10). 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 Union County, NM?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Union 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 Union County, NM?
Of the districts serving Union County, Des Moines Municipal Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.