For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 196 students in 88061, NM.
The top-ranked public charter school in 88061, NM is Aldo Leopold Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 88061 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 88061, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88061, NM Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
88061, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
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
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
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
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 88061, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 88061, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in 88061?
1 public charter schools are located in 88061.
What is the racial composition of students in 88061?
88061 public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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