For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 148 students in Mesilla, NM.
The top ranked public school in Mesilla, NM is Rio Grande Preparatory Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mesilla, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mesilla have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mesilla, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2355 Avenida De Mesilla
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 527-6058
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 527-6058
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Mesilla, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
San Andres High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
505 S Main,suite 249
Mesilla, NM 88046
(505) 526-2125
Mesilla, NM 88046
(505) 526-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mesilla, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Mesilla, NM include Rio Grande Preparatory Institute.
How many public schools are located in Mesilla?
1 public schools are located in Mesilla.
What is the racial composition of students in Mesilla?
Mesilla public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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