For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 236 students in Hidalgo County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hidalgo County, NM are Animas Middle School, Animas Elementary School and Dugan-tarango Middle 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 17% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hidalgo County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hidalgo County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Animas Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: 5-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Dugan-tarango Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9806
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
R.v.traylor Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ownby
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3252
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hidalgo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1352 Hardin St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-9222
Gr: 5-6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
200 East Ninth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(505) 542-9361
Gr: 3-4 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 Middle School, Animas Elementary School and Dugan-tarango Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hidalgo County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hidalgo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hidalgo County?
Hidalgo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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