Best 88120 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 175 students in 88120, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 88120, NM are Grady Middle School, Grady Elementary School and Grady High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88120 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88120, NM have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88120, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grady Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Grady Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Grady High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Llano Estacado Online
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM 88120
(575) 357-2192
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 88120, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88120, NM include Grady Middle School, Grady Elementary School and Grady High School.
How many public schools are located in 88120?
4 public schools are located in 88120.
What is the racial composition of students in 88120?
88120 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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