Best Capitan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 456 students in Capitan, NM.

The top-ranked public schools in Capitan, NM are Capitan Elementary School, Capitan Middle School and Capitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Capitan, 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 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Capitan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).