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Best 88061 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,161 students in 88061, NM (there are , serving 152 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 88061, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 88061, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 88061 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 88061, NM 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 88061, NM Public Schools (2026)

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
Silver Scholars Academy
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 88061 New Mexico

88061, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
El Grito Preschool (Closed 2007)
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 1 student
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Western U. Preschool (Closed 2007)
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 88061, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88061, NM include Jose Barrios Elementary School, Aldo Leopold Charter and G.w.stout Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88061?
8 public schools are located in 88061.
What percentage of students in 88061 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 88061 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88061?
88061 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).

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