For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,336 students in Grant County, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Grant County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, NM are Cliff Elementary School, San Lorenzo Elementary School and Jose Barrios Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, 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 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
San Lorenzo Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Galaz St
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Gr: 1-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Gr: 1-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Cliff High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Gr: K | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
La Plata Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Carasco Ave
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Cedar St
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Snell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Cobre High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
344 Fourth Street
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Gr: PK | 11 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 1 student
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, NM include Cliff Elementary School, San Lorenzo Elementary School and Jose Barrios Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
16 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grant County include: Harrison Schmitt Elementary School vs. Jose Barrios Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Bayard Elementary School, Jose Barrios Elementary School vs. Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
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