For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 413 students in Guadalupe County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Guadalupe County, NM are Rita A. Marquez Elementary School, 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.
Guadalupe County, 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 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guadalupe County 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 Guadalupe County (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.
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: #33.
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
Rank: #44.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
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 Guadalupe County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Guadalupe County, NM include Rita A. Marquez Elementary School, Santa Rosa Middle School and Santa Rosa Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guadalupe County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Guadalupe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County 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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