For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,445 students in Socorro County, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Socorro County, NM are Cottonwood Valley Charter, Magdalena Middle School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Socorro County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Socorro County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Socorro County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 Midway Rd
Polvadera, NM 87828
(575) 835-1098
Polvadera, NM 87828
(575) 835-1098
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
San Antonio Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 4th St
San Antonio, NM 87832
(575) 835-1758
San Antonio, NM 87832
(575) 835-1758
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 Franciso De Avad
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
R. Sarracino Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Gr: 6-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Mile Marker 29 Highway 169 Nor
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Socorro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
239 Garfield Ave
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Gr: PK
511 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Gr: 4-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Socorro County, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Socorro County, NM include Cottonwood Valley Charter, Magdalena Middle School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Socorro County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Socorro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro County?
Socorro County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Socorro County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Socorro County include: Parkview Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Valley Charter, San Antonio Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School, Midway Elementary School vs. San Antonio Elementary School
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