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Best Socorro County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,945 students in Socorro County, NM (there are , serving 388 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Socorro County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Socorro County, NM are Cottonwood Valley Charter, Magdalena Middle School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Socorro County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Socorro County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Socorro County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9 Midway Rd
Polvadera, NM 87828
(575) 835-1098
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 4th St
San Antonio, NM 87832
(575) 835-1758
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Magdalena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Franciso De Avad
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Socorro High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Michigan St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
R. Sarracino Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Mile Marker 29 Highway 169 Nor
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Socorro County, NM

Socorro County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy. 169, P.o. Box 907
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Gr: K-12
239 Garfield Ave
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Gr: PK
511 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Socorro County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Socorro County, NM include Cottonwood Valley Charter, Magdalena Middle School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Socorro County?
10 public schools are located in Socorro County.
What percentage of students in Socorro County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Socorro County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro County?
Socorro County 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).
Which public schools in Socorro County are often viewed compared to one another?

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