For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 681 students in Hatch, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hatch, NM are Hatch Valley Middle School and Rio Grande Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hatch, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hatch have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Hatch, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hatch Valley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Gr: 3-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Gr: PK-2 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hatch, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Alternative Complex Edu High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8225
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8225
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8200
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8200
Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hatch, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hatch, NM include Hatch Valley Middle School and Rio Grande Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hatch?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hatch.
What is the racial composition of students in Hatch?
Hatch 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).