For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 97 students in Carrizozo, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carrizozo, NM are Carrizozo Elementary School and Carrizozo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrizozo, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Carrizozo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Carrizozo, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrizozo Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Gr: K-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Carrizozo Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Carrizozo, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Carrizozo, NM include Carrizozo Elementary School and Carrizozo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Carrizozo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Carrizozo.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrizozo?
Carrizozo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% 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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