For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 96 students in Anton Chico, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Anton Chico, NM are Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and Anton Chico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anton Chico, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Anton Chico have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Anton Chico, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Main St
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Gr: K-5 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Anton Chico Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1753 State Hwy 119
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Anton Chico, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Anton Chico, NM include Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and Anton Chico Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Anton Chico?
2 public schools are located in Anton Chico.
What is the racial composition of students in Anton Chico?
Anton Chico public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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