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Best Schools in Loving, New Mexico

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.4/10
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Choosing a school in Loving?

Use this page to compare every school in Loving by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Loving Elementary

9.1/10

Elementary · Loving. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Loving Middle

7.8/10

Middle · Loving. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Loving High

5.3/10

High · Loving. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Loving for 2026 are Loving Elementary (9.1/10), Loving Middle (7.8/10), and Loving High (5.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

7.4

out of 10

Median Home

$182,200

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Loving

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Loving Elementary 9.1 / 10
2 Loving Middle 7.8 / 10
3 Loving High 5.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.4/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$60,139

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$182,200

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
7%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
78%

Of occupied housing units

How Loving compares

New Mexico rank

#10 of 79

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.2

above New Mexico avg (6.2)

Median household income

$60k

104% of New Mexico median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Loving, New Mexico

Loving, New Mexico is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.4 out of 10, schools in Loving perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Loving is Loving Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Loving is served by 1 school district: LOVING. These districts collectively serve 699 students.

Loving's community shows 7% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $60,139. The poverty rate in the area is 16.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 88256 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 335 students · Pre-K–5th 9.1

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 159 students · 6th–8th 7.8

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 205 students · 9th–12th 5.3

Schools in Loving

Loving, New Mexico · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$60,139

Median Home Value

$182,200

Median Rent

$1,201/mo

Population

1,813

College Educated

7%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty Rate

16.4%

Community Profile

Loving has a median household income of $60,139. It is a community where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $182,200, with a median rent of $1,201/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.4%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Loving, New Mexico

How many schools are in Loving, New Mexico?

Loving has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Loving, New Mexico?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Loving is 7.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Loving, New Mexico?

The top-ranked school in Loving on MySchoolScout is Loving Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Loving, New Mexico?

The top-ranked elementary school in Loving on MySchoolScout is Loving Elementary with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Loving, New Mexico?

The top-ranked middle school in Loving on MySchoolScout is Loving Middle with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in Loving, New Mexico?

The top-ranked high school in Loving on MySchoolScout is Loving High with a composite score of 5.3/10.

How many school districts serve Loving, New Mexico?

Loving is served by 1 school district: Loving.

What is the education level in Loving, New Mexico?

According to Census data, 7% of adults in Loving have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Loving, New Mexico?

The median household income in Loving is approximately $60,139 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Loving, New Mexico?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Loving is 13.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Loving, New Mexico?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.