For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,343 students in Edgewood, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Edgewood, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Edgewood, NM are South Mountain Elementary School and Estancia Valley Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgewood, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Edgewood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edgewood, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
577 State Rd 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Gr: K-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Pecos Cyber Academy
Charter School
1841 Old Route 66 Suite B
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 886-3900
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 886-3900
Gr: K-12 | 1,431 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Edgewood, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Edgewood, NM include South Mountain Elementary School and Estancia Valley Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in Edgewood?
3 public schools are located in Edgewood.
What percentage of students in Edgewood go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Edgewood are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Edgewood?
Edgewood public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Edgewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Edgewood include: Estancia Valley Classical Academy vs. South Mountain Elementary School
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