For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,449 students in Sunland Park, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunland Park, NM are Gadsden Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunland Park, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sunland Park have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sunland Park, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1105 Valle Vista Dr
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Sunland Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Alto Vista
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunland Park, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sunland Park, NM include Gadsden Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sunland Park?
4 public elementary schools are located in Sunland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunland Park?
Sunland Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sunland Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sunland Park include: Desert View Elementary School vs. Riverside Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School vs. Desert View Elementary School
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