For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 179 students in 88120, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 88120, NM are Grady Middle School, Grady Elementary School and Grady High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88120 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88120, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88120, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grady Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Grady High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 88120, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88120, NM include Grady Middle School, Grady Elementary School and Grady High School.
How many public schools are located in 88120?
3 public schools are located in 88120.
What is the racial composition of students in 88120?
88120 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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