Best 88210 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,710 students in 88210, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 88210, NM are Yeso Elementary School, Artesia Zia Intermediate and Hermosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88210 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88210, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88210, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yeso Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1812 Centre Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 1-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Artesia Zia Intermediate
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Bullock Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 6-7 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Hermosa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Hermosa Dr
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 1-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
405 South Sixth
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Roselawn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 North Roselawn Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 North 13th St
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 1-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Artesia Park Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15th And Cannon
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 8-9 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Artesia High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1006 West Richardson
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: 10-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(575) 746-3585
Gr: PK-K | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 88210, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88210, NM include Yeso Elementary School, Artesia Zia Intermediate and Hermosa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88210?
9 public schools are located in 88210.
What is the racial composition of students in 88210?
88210 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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