Best 88061 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,915 students in 88061, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 88061, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).

The top-ranked public schools in 88061, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter, G.w.stout Elementary School and Sixth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 88061 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88061, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).