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ZIP 87517 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 87517

K-12 nearby
0
Public
0
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 87517 (NM) is associated with Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools (LEA 3501980) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is University of New Mexico-Taos Campus about 8.2 miles away (2yr-public).

US5 does not yet have nearby K-12 school listings for ZIP 87517. Check back after NCES school extracts are refreshed for this area.

District & higher education
School district
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools
LEA ID
3501980
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (14)

  • University of New Mexico-Taos Campus8.2 miles (13.2 km)2yr-public
  • Northern New Mexico College31.7 miles (51.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus46.0 miles (74.0 km)2yr-public
  • St. John's College50.8 miles (81.7 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest University of Naprapathic Medicine51.8 miles (83.3 km)4yr-private
  • Southwestern College54.5 miles (87.7 km)4yr-private
  • Santa Fe Community College55.8 miles (89.8 km)2yr-public
  • Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development57.2 miles (92.1 km)4yr-public
  • Luna Community College61.6 miles (99.1 km)2yr-public
  • New Mexico Highlands University63.7 miles (102.5 km)4yr-public
  • Adams State University74.7 miles (120.2 km)4yr-public
  • Trinidad State College88.6 miles (142.6 km)4yr-public
Show all 14 colleges & universities
  • Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute97.5 miles (156.9 km)2yr-public
  • Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque100.0 miles (160.9 km)2yr-private

Schools FAQ for ZIP 87517

What school district is ZIP code 87517 in?
ZIP 87517 (NM) maps to Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools (LEA ID 3501980) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
What share of students in 87517 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 87517 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher67.8%
High school32.2%
Less than HS0.0%
School districtMesa Vista Consolidated Schools