For the 2024 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 7,369 students in Otero County, NM (there are 3 private schools, serving 321 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Otero County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Otero County, NM are Holloman Middle School, Holloman Elementary School and High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otero County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Otero County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Otero County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holloman Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Holloman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Arnold
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23 Karr Canyon
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
Grades: K-5
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2211 Puerto Rico Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
Cloudcroft Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 19th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Dale Scott Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Star Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Washington Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #99.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1010.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #1111.
Cloudcroft High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #1212.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1313.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2410 10th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1414.
La Luz Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Alamo
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
Rank: #1515.
Alamogordo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Cuba Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #1616.
Cloudcroft Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #1717.
North Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #1818.
Tularosa Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101b Old Mescalero Rd
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: 7-8
| 134 students
Rank: #1919.
Tularosa High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1305 8th Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #2020.
Tularosa Intermediate
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: 3-6
| 240 students
Rank: #2121.
Academy Del Sol Alt.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Grades: 10-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
249 White Mountain Drive
Mescalero, NM 88340
(575) 464-4431
Mescalero, NM 88340
(575) 464-4431
Grades: K-12
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 E 12th St Bldg F
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
404 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Grades: PK-2
| 209 students
Otero County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
750 Arnold Ave
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(505) 439-3270
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(505) 439-3270
Grades: 3-5
| 200 students
Lacy Simms Middle School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
P.o. Box 442
La Luz, NM 88337
(505) 437-4011
La Luz, NM 88337
(505) 437-4011
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
1500 Oregon Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Otero County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Otero County, NM include Holloman Middle School, Holloman Elementary School and High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Otero County, NM?
24 public schools are located in Otero County, NM.
What percentage of students in Otero County, NM go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Otero County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Otero County, NM?
Otero County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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