For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 403 students in 88045, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 88045, NM are Dugan-tarango Middle School, R.v.traylor Elementary School and Lordsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88045 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88045, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88045, NM Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Lordsburg High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Fourth St
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Lordsburg, NM 88045
(575) 542-3782
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
88045, New Mexico 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 schools in 88045, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88045, NM include Dugan-tarango Middle School, R.v.traylor Elementary School and Lordsburg High School.
How many public schools are located in 88045?
3 public schools are located in 88045.
What is the racial composition of students in 88045?
88045 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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