For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 608 students in Magdalena, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 388 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in Magdalena, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Magdalena, NM are Magdalena Middle School, Magdalena High School and Magdalena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magdalena, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Magdalena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Magdalena, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Magdalena High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Magdalena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alamo Navajo Community School
Magnet School
Mile Marker 29 Highway 169 Nor
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Grades: K-12
| 323 students
Magdalena, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy. 169, P.o. Box 907
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Magdalena, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Magdalena, NM include Magdalena Middle School, Magdalena High School and Magdalena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Magdalena?
4 public schools are located in Magdalena.
What percentage of students in Magdalena go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in Magdalena are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena?
Magdalena public schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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