For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 491 students in 88435, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 88435, NM are Santa Rosa Middle School, Santa Rosa Elementary School and Santa Rosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88435 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88435, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88435, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Camino De Vida
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 5th St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 3rd St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe County Corrections
Alternative School
South Hwy 54
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 88435, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 88435, NM include Santa Rosa Middle School, Santa Rosa Elementary School and Santa Rosa High School.
How many public schools are located in 88435?
4 public schools are located in 88435.
What is the racial composition of students in 88435?
88435 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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