For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 872 students in 88061, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 88061, NM are Aldo Leopold Charter, G.w.stout Elementary School and Harrison Schmitt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 88061 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 88061, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88061, NM Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 1-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Gr: 1-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
88061, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 1 student
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Gr: 1-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 88061, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 88061, NM include Aldo Leopold Charter, G.w.stout Elementary School and Harrison Schmitt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 88061?
3 public elementary schools are located in 88061.
What is the racial composition of students in 88061?
88061 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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