Top 10 Best Grant County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,554 students in Grant County, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 169 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Grant County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, NM are San Lorenzo Elementary School, Jose Barrios Elementary School and Cliff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Grant County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5 Galaz St
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Grades: 1-6
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
Rank: #44.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1422 Hwy 180 East
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #55.
Cliff High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Rank: #66.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Grades: 1-6
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Snell Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: K
| 163 students
Rank: #99.
La Plata Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
211 Cedar St
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #1111.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Grades: 1-6
| 338 students
Rank: #1212.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Carasco Ave
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #1313.
Cobre High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #1414.
Silver High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
Rank: #1515.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Grades: PK
| 48 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grant County, NM

Grant County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
344 Fourth Street
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Grades: PK
| 11 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 1 students
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 7 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, NM include San Lorenzo Elementary School, Jose Barrios Elementary School and Cliff Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County, NM?
16 public schools are located in Grant County, NM.
What percentage of students in Grant County, NM go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Grant County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County, NM?
Grant County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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