For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 78 students in 88020, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 88020, NM are Animas Middle School and Animas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 88020 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in 88020, NM have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88020, NM Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Animas Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: 5-6
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Animas Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Animas, NM 88020
(575) 548-2299
Grades: PK-4
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 88020, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 88020, NM include Animas Middle School and Animas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 88020?
2 public elementary schools are located in 88020.
What is the racial composition of students in 88020?
88020 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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