For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,995 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88240, NM Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Broadmoor Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Mills Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Sanger Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Coronado Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Stone Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Houston Middle School
Magnet 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
| 843 students
Rank: #77.
College Lane Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Taylor Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 421 students
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 351 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Middle School
Magnet 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
| 840 students
Rank: #1111.
Southern Heights Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 371 students
Rank: #1212.
Will Rogers Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 314 students
Rank: #1313.
Heizer Middle School
Magnet 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
| 606 students
Rank: #1414.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 224 students
Rank: #1515.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 156 students
Rank: #1616.
Murray Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 458 students
Rank: #1717.
Hobbs Freshman High School
Magnet 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
| 772 students
Rank: #1818.
Hobbs High School
Magnet 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
| 2,216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Grades: 8-12
| 5 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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