For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,599 students in 88063, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 88063, NM are Gadsden Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School and Sunland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88063 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88063, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88063, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1105 Valle Vista Dr
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Sunland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Alto Vista
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Mcnutt Road
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Grades: PK
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 88063, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 88063, NM include Gadsden Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School and Sunland Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88063?
5 public schools are located in 88063.
What is the racial composition of students in 88063?
88063 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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