For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 296 students in Santa Rosa, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Rosa, NM are Santa Rosa Middle School and Santa Rosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Rosa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Santa Rosa, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Camino De Vida
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 5th St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Rosa, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Rosa, NM include Santa Rosa Middle School and Santa Rosa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Rosa?
2 public elementary schools are located in Santa Rosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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