Schools in Portales, New Mexico (2025)
6 schools · 2,518 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 366.
Portales, in New Mexico, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,518 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Portales's schools is 366, above the New Mexico median of 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is James Elementary (91.8, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Brown Early Childhood Center (37.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Valencia Elementary (35.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Portales High (754 students), Lindsey-Steiner Elementary (376 students), Valencia Elementary (366 students).
Ranked schools in Portales
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Mexico.
- 192James ElementaryPortales · Public Elementary– · 364 students
- 238Brown Early Childhood CenterPortales · Public Elementary100% Free/reduced-price lunch · 332 students
- 335Valencia ElementaryPortales · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 432Portales JR HighPortales · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 326 students
- 520Lindsey-Steiner ElementaryPortales · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 615Portales HighPortales · Public High7% Math proficiency · 754 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Elementary Portales · Elementary · Grades 1–2 | Public | 91.8 Top 5% | – | 364 |
| 2 | Brown Early Childhood Center Portales · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 100% Free/reduced-price lunch | 332 |
| 3 | Valencia Elementary Portales · Elementary · Grades 3–4 | Public | 35.2 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 4 | Portales JR High Portales · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 31.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 326 |
| 5 | Lindsey-Steiner Elementary Portales · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 20.0 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 6 | Portales High Portales · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 754 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Portales?
James Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Portales with a Success Index (US) of 91.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Portales?
Portales has 6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 2,518 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Portales?
The median Enrollment across schools in Portales is 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.