Best Schools in New Mexico
New Mexico has a total of 1,111 schools including 299 high schools, 195 middle schools and 585 elementary schools. A total of 349,567 students attend New Mexico schools. On average, schools in New Mexico score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Mexico greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in New Mexico
New Mexico has 299 high schools with 113,553 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in New Mexico score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Mexico greatly exceed expectations.
1. Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science
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Albuquerque Institute Of Math & Science • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 342 Students
2. Cottonwood Classical Prep
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 759 Students
3. La Cueva High
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students
4. East Mountain High School
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
5. San Juan College High School
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Farmington Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
6. Early College High School
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Roswell Independent Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
7. Nex Gen Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 237 Students
8. Mandela International Magnet (mims)
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Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
9. Kim Undivided High School
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Kim Reorganized School District No. 88 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 21 Students
10. Early College Academy
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Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Mexico
New Mexico has 195 middle schools with 64,209 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in New Mexico score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Mexico exceed expectations.
1. Maxwell Middle
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Maxwell Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 20 Students
2. San Jon Middle School
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San Jon Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 31 Students
3. Dalhart J H
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Dalhart Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
4. Eagle Nest Middle
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 73 Students
5. Cimarron Middle
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
6. Fort Sumner Middle
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Fort Sumner Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
7. Lindsey-steiner Elementary
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Portales Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 316 Students
8. Cloudcroft Middle
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Cloudcroft Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
9. Floyd Middle
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Floyd Municipal Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 78 Students
10. Fairbanks Middle School
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Morenci Unified District (4230) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 395 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Mexico
New Mexico has 585 elementary schools with 156,383 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in New Mexico score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Mexico greatly exceed expectations.
1. Carlos Gilbert Elementary
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Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 303 Students
2. Roy Elementary
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Roy Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 44 Students
3. El Dorado Community School
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Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 396 Students
4. Kim Elementary School
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Kim Reorganized School District No. 88 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 12 Students
5. Mosquero Elementary
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Mosquero Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 40 Students
6. Wood-gormley Elementary
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Santa Fe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 294 Students
7. Corona Elementary
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Corona Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 41 Students
8. Altura Preparatory School
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Altura Preparatory School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
9. Des Moines Elementary
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Des Moines Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 69 Students
10. Cimarron Elementary
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Cimarron Municipal Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 59 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Mexico
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Mexico has a total population of 2,117,522 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Mexico
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Mexico.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Mexico.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Mexico.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Mexico Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near New Mexico
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