For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,222 students in 87020, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 87020, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87020, NM are Gccs Early College High School, Bluewater Elementary School and Seboyeta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87020 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87020, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87020, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gccs Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Bluewater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Seboyeta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 School Road
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grades: K-6
| 33 students
Rank: #44.
Milan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
San Rafael Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rank: #66.
Cubero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grades: K-6
| 199 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Mesa View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Los Alamitos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Mt Taylor Ave
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grades: 7-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Laguna-acoma High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #1111.
Grants High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #1212.
Laguna-acoma Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 7-8
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
87020, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87020, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87020, NM include Gccs Early College High School, Bluewater Elementary School and Seboyeta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87020?
15 public schools are located in 87020.
What percentage of students in 87020 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 87020 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87020?
87020 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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