For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,050 students in 87937, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 87937, NM are Hatch Valley Middle School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Hatch Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87937 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87937, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87937, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hatch Valley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Gr: 3-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hatch Valley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 87937, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 87937, NM include Hatch Valley Middle School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Hatch Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 87937?
4 public schools are located in 87937.
What is the racial composition of students in 87937?
87937 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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