For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,208 students in 88201, NM (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,021 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 88201, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 88201, NM are Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Military Heights Elementary School and Del Norte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88201 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88201, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88201, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Military Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 North Michigan
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3325
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3325
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Monterrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 West Gayle St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3475
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3475
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Berrendo Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Nancy Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1208 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Berrendo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 West Pine Lodge Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
El Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2807 West Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Goddard High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 East Country Club
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
East Grand Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3773 East Grand Plains
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 East Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Washington Ave Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 North Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
University High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Martin Street
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Missouri Ave Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Deming
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 East Mtn View Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 South Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 West Oconnor Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Alameda St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3525
Gr: PK | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 88201, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88201, NM include Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Military Heights Elementary School and Del Norte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88201?
19 public schools are located in 88201.
What percentage of students in 88201 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 88201 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88201?
88201 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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