For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 523 students in Magdalena, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Magdalena, NM are Magdalena Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Magdalena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Magdalena, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Mile Marker 29 Highway 169 Nor
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Magdalena, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Magdalena, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Magdalena, NM include Magdalena Middle School and Magdalena Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Magdalena?
3 public elementary schools are located in Magdalena.
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena?
Magdalena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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