For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 75 students in Animas, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Animas, NM are Animas Middle School and Animas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Animas, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Animas have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Animas, NM (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animas Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: 5-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Animas, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Animas, NM include Animas Middle School and Animas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Animas?
2 public elementary schools are located in Animas.
What is the racial composition of students in Animas?
Animas public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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