Top 3 Best 87937 New Mexico Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,066 students in 87937, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87937, NM are Hatch Valley Middle School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Hatch Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87937 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87937, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 87937, NM Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hatch Valley Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
940 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Grades: 3-5
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Hatch Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Grades: PK-2
| 182 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 87937 New Mexico

87937, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8225
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8200
Grades: PK
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 87937, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87937, NM include Hatch Valley Middle School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Hatch Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 87937?
4 public schools are located in 87937.
What is the racial composition of students in 87937?
87937 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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