For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,161 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 27% (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 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Silver City, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Grades: 1-6
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Grades: 1-6
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Grades: 1-6
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Grades: K
| 135 students
Rank: #66.
La Plata Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Grades: 7-8
| 288 students
Rank: #77.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Silver City, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Silver City, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Silver City, NM include Jose Barrios Elementary School, Aldo Leopold Charter and G.w.stout Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Silver City?
8 public schools are located in Silver City.
What percentage of students in Silver City go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Silver City are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Silver City?
Silver City public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Silver City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Silver City include: Harrison Schmitt Elementary School vs. Jose Barrios Elementary School, Silver High School vs. Aldo Leopold Charter, Jose Barrios Elementary School vs. Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
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