Best Magdalena Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 614 students in Magdalena, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 388 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in Magdalena, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in Magdalena, NM are Magdalena Middle School, Magdalena High School and Magdalena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Magdalena, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Magdalena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).