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Best Silver City Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,161 students in Silver City, NM (there are , serving 152 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Silver City, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Silver City, NM are Jose Barrios Elementary School, Aldo Leopold Charter and G.w.stout Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver City, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Silver City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Silver City, NM (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Gr: 1-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Gr: 1-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Gr: K | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
La Plata Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Silver City, New Mexico

Silver City, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 1 student
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Silver City, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Silver City, NM include Jose Barrios Elementary School, Aldo Leopold Charter and G.w.stout Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Silver City?
8 public schools are located in Silver City.
What percentage of students in Silver City go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Silver City are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Silver City?
Silver City public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Silver City are often viewed compared to one another?

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