For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,050 students in 88203, NM (there are , serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 88203, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 88203, NM are Early College High School, Valley View Elementary School and Roswell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88203 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88203, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88203, NM Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 University Blvd (enmu R Cam
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Roswell High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 88203, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 88203, NM include Early College High School, Valley View Elementary School and Roswell High School.
How many public schools are located in 88203?
3 public schools are located in 88203.
What percentage of students in 88203 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 88203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88203?
88203 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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