For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,854 students in Roswell, NM (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,111 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Roswell, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Roswell, NM are Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Early College High School and Military Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roswell, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Roswell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roswell, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Grades: K-8
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 University Blvd (enmu R Cam
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Military Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 North Michigan
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Goddard High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 East Country Club
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,133 students
Rank: #55.
East Grand Plains Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3773 East Grand Plains
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3325
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3325
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Berrendo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 West Pine Lodge Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Washington Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 North Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1010.
Missouri Ave Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Deming
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1111.
Berrendo Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #1212.
El Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2807 West Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1313.
Monterrey Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 West Gayle St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3475
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3475
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #1414.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Nancy Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1208 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 West Oconnor Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1717.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 South Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1818.
University High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Martin Street
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1919.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Mtn View Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #2020.
Roswell High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,439 students
Rank: #2121.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Alameda St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Grades: PK
| 250 students
Roswell, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chaves County Jdc High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
400 N. Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
2301 South Virginia
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8197
Grades: K-6
| 190 students
701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 625-8191
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
101 West College Blv
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 627-2511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roswell, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Roswell, NM include Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Early College High School and Military Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roswell, NM?
22 public schools are located in Roswell, NM.
What percentage of students in Roswell, NM go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Roswell, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roswell, NM?
Roswell, NM public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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