For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,758 students in Anthony, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Anthony, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Anthony, NM are Alta Vista Early College High School, La Union Elementary School and Anthony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anthony, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Anthony have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anthony, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
La Union Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Mercantile
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Trail Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 East Lisa
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: K-6
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Lisa Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Loma Linda Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1451 Donaldson Ave
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #77.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 West Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 7-8
| 658 students
Rank: #99.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
290 Lisa Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 7-8
| 545 students
Rank: #1010.
Berino Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Rank: #1111.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #1212.
Gadsden High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6308 Hwy 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #1313.
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-1904
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-1904
Grades: PK
| 149 students
Anthony, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alma De Valle Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
129 Tawa
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 13 students
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-3531
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Anthony Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
780 Landers Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 885-0600
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Anthony Child Dev. Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
P.o. Drawer 70
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-1904
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1325 W. Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Anthony, NM 88021
(505) 882-6203
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Anthony, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Anthony, NM include Alta Vista Early College High School, La Union Elementary School and Anthony Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Anthony?
14 public schools are located in Anthony.
What percentage of students in Anthony go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Anthony are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Anthony?
Anthony public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Anthony are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Anthony include: Berino Elementary School vs. Anthony Elementary School, Anthony Elementary School vs. Berino Elementary School, Chaparral Middle School vs. Gadsden Middle School
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