For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 194 students in Ojo Caliente, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM are Mesa Vista Middle School, Ojo Caliente Elementary School and Mesa Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ojo Caliente, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Ojo Caliente have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ojo Caliente, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Vista Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 7-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Gr: 4-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Mesa Vista High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Ojo Caliente, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 1037
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(505) 583-2275
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM include Mesa Vista Middle School, Ojo Caliente Elementary School and Mesa Vista High School.
How many public schools are located in Ojo Caliente?
3 public schools are located in Ojo Caliente.
What is the racial composition of students in Ojo Caliente?
Ojo Caliente public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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