For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,153 students in 88240, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 81 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 88240, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 88240, NM are Broadmoor Elementary School, Mills Elementary School and Sanger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88240 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88240, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88240, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Sanger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2020 North Adobe
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1800
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1800
Grades: K-5
| 360 students
Rank: #44.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 North Brazos
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 Calle Sur
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 824 students
Rank: #77.
College Lane Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 College Ln
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2600
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2600
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #88.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1520 N. Breckon
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 812 students
Rank: #1111.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1212.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Heizer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Stanolind Rd
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #1414.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Gypsy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1515.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 East Humble
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #1616.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Dal Paso St
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #1717.
Hobbs Freshman High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E. Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Grades: 9-10
| 828 students
Rank: #1818.
Hobbs High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,291 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
88240, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 1030
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 397-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
2107 North Kingley Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Hobbs, NM 88240
(505) 433-0100
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 88240, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 88240, NM include Broadmoor Elementary School, Mills Elementary School and Sanger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88240?
19 public schools are located in 88240.
What percentage of students in 88240 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 88240 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88240?
88240 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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