For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 614 students in 87825, NM (there are , serving 388 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 87825, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in 87825, NM are Magdalena Middle School, Magdalena High School and Magdalena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87825 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87825, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87825, NM Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Magdalena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mile Marker 29 Highway 169 Nor
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Grades: K-12
| 315 students
87825, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy. 169, P.o. Box 907
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(505) 854-2635
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 87825, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87825, NM include Magdalena Middle School, Magdalena High School and Magdalena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 87825?
4 public schools are located in 87825.
What percentage of students in 87825 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 87825 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 87825?
87825 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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