Top 3 Best Hidalgo County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 323 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas Elementary School, Animas Middle School and R.v.traylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hidalgo County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Hidalgo County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Animas Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: PK-4
| 61 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Animas Middle School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: 5-6
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Grades: 5-6
| 56 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hidalgo County, NM

Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Grades: 3-4
| 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hidalgo County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hidalgo County, NM include Animas Elementary School, Animas Middle School and R.v.traylor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hidalgo County, NM?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hidalgo County, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County, NM?
Hidalgo County, NM public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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