For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 96 students in Anton Chico, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anton Chico, NM are Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and Anton Chico Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anton Chico, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anton Chico have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Anton Chico, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Main St
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Grades: K-5
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Anton Chico Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1753 State Hwy 119
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Anton Chico, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Anton Chico, NM include Rita A. Marquez Elementary School and Anton Chico Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anton Chico?
2 public elementary schools are located in Anton Chico.
What is the racial composition of students in Anton Chico?
Anton Chico public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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