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All New Mexico School Districts
88 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Municipal Schools | Claunch | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2 |
| Des Moines Municipal Schools | Capulin | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 3 |
| Roy Municipal Schools | Mills | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 2 |
| Los Alamos Public Schools | White Rock | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1 |
| Texico Municipal Schools | Texico | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1 |
| Cloudcroft Municipal Schools | Cloudcroft | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 7 |
| Grady Municipal Schools | Broadview | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1 |
| Dora Consolidated Schools | Causey | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 5 |
| Logan Municipal Schools | Logan | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2 |
| Maxwell Municipal Schools | Maxwell | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 1 |
| Quemado Independent Schools | Fence Lake | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 4 |
| Rio Rancho Public Schools | Rio Rancho | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 2 |
| Clayton Public Schools | Amistad | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 4 |
| House Municipal Schools | House | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 2 |
| Mosquero Municipal Schools | Mosquero | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1 |
| Melrose Public Schools | Melrose | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1 |
| Fort Sumner Municipal Schools | Fort Sumner | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 3 |
| Tatum Municipal Schools | Crossroads | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 3 |
| Cimarron Public Schools | Angel Fire | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 4 |
| Capitan Municipal Schools | Alto | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 4 |
| Reserve Independent Schools | Aragon | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 4 |
| Artesia Public Schools | Artesia | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 5 |
| Estancia Municipal Schools | Estancia | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 4 |
| Silver City Consolidated Schools | Arenas Valley | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 9 |
| Moriarty Municipal Schools | Edgewood | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 4 |
| Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools | Anton Chico | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 5 |
| Portales Municipal Schools | Portales | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 1 |
| Animas Public Schools | Playas | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 4 |
| Alamogordo Public Schools | Chaparral | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 6 |
| Los Lunas Public Schools | Los Lunas | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 3 |
| Albuquerque Public Schools | Albuquerque | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 24 |
| Vaughn Municipal Schools | Encino | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 2 |
| Taos Municipal Schools | Arroyo Seco | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 7 |
| Aztec Municipal Schools | Aztec | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2 |
| San Jon Municipal Schools | Grady | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 3 |
| Magdalena Municipal Schools | Magdalena | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1 |
| Ruidoso Municipal Schools | Glencoe | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 4 |
| Farmington Municipal Schools | Farmington | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 5 |
| Santa Fe Public Schools | Santa Fe | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 7 |
| Carlsbad Municipal Schools | Carlsbad | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 4 |
| Clovis Municipal Schools | Clovis | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 2 |
| Las Cruces Public Schools | Las Cruces | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 10 |
| Belen Consolidated Schools | Belen | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 6 |
| Dexter Consolidated Schools | Roswell | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 2 |
| Roswell Independent Schools | Roswell | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1 |
| Elida Municipal Schools | Elida | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 1 |
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | Hobbs | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 4 |
| Gadsden Independent Schools | Santa Teresa | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 8 |
| Raton Public Schools | Raton | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1 |
| Las Vegas City Public Schools | Las Vegas | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 4 |
| Tucumcari Public Schools | Tucumcari | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1 |
| Lovington Public Schools | Lovington | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2 |
| Truth or Consequences Schools | Truth Or Consequences | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 9 |
| Socorro Consolidated Schools | Socorro | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 5 |
| Lake Arthur Municipal Schools | Lake Arthur | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1 |
| Springer Municipal Schools | Miami | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 3 |
| Carrizozo Municipal Schools | Carrizozo | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 1 |
| Hagerman Municipal Schools | Hagerman | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 1 |
| Wagon Mound Public Schools | Wagon Mound | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 2 |
| Pojoaque Valley Public Schools | Santa Fe | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 2 |
| Jal Public Schools | Jal | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1 |
| Floyd Municipal Schools | Floyd | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1 |
| Tularosa Municipal Schools | Bent | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 3 |
| Cobre Consolidated Schools | Bayard | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 6 |
| Grants-Cibola County Schools | Bluewater | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 13 |
| Hatch Valley Municipal Schools | Garfield | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 5 |
| Deming Public Schools | Columbus | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 2 |
| Bloomfield Municipal Schools | Nageezi | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 2 |
| Gallup-McKinley County Schools | Cuba | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 19 |
| Hondo Valley Public Schools | Capitan | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 5 |
| West Las Vegas Public Schools | Ribera | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 9 |
| Peñasco Independent Schools | Chamisal | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 4 |
| Mountainair Public Schools | Mountainair | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1 |
| Lordsburg Municipal Schools | Lordsburg | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1 |
| Questa Independent Schools | Amalia | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 5 |
| Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools | Arroyo Hondo | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 8 |
| Central Consolidated Schools | Sheep Springs | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 7 |
| Pecos Independent Schools | Ilfeld | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 3 |
| Eunice Municipal Schools | Eunice | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1 |
| Española Municipal Schools | Alcalde | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 11 |
| Bernalillo Public Schools | Algodones | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 7 |
| Mora Independent Schools | Buena Vista | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 10 |
| Chama Valley Independent Schools | Abiquiu | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 6 |
| Zuni Public Schools | Zuni | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 1 |
| Jemez Mountain Public Schools | Coyote | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 6 |
| Jemez Valley Public Schools | Bernalillo | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 6 |
| Dulce Independent Schools | Blanco | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 2 |
| Cuba Independent Schools | Counselor | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 2 |
School Districts in New Mexico
New Mexico is home to 88 public school districts serving approximately 294,336 students across 370+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for 90% of districts, with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in New Mexico include Corona Municipal Schools, Des Moines Municipal Schools, Roy Municipal Schools, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in New Mexico
School district boundaries in New Mexico are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In New Mexico, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in New Mexico? ▼
New Mexico has 88 public school districts covering 370+ zip codes and serving an estimated 294,336 students. The statewide average district rating is 6/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in New Mexico? ▼
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your New Mexico school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in New Mexico? ▼
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code? ▼
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.