Best Silver City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,114 students in Silver City, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Silver City, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in Silver City, NM are Jose Barrios Elementary School, Aldo Leopold Charter and G.w.stout Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Silver City, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Silver City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).