For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,206 students in Edgewood, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Edgewood, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Edgewood, NM are South Mountain Elementary School and Estancia Valley Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgewood, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Edgewood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edgewood, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
577 State Rd 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 835-5835
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Estancia Valley Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 State Hwy 344
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 431-3822
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pecos Cyber Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1841 Old Route 66 Suite B
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 886-3900
Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 886-3900
Grades: K-12
| 1,276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edgewood, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Edgewood, NM include South Mountain Elementary School and Estancia Valley Classical Academy.
How many public schools are located in Edgewood?
3 public schools are located in Edgewood.
What percentage of students in Edgewood go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Edgewood are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Edgewood?
Edgewood public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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