For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 196 students in Grant County, NM.
The top ranked public charter school in Grant County, NM is Aldo Leopold Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NM public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
344 Fourth Street
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Hanover, NM 88041
(505) 472-3171
Grades: PK
| 11 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Grant County, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Grant County, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Grant County?
1 public charter schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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