For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,173 students in 87801, NM.
The top ranked public schools in 87801, NM are Cottonwood Valley Charter, Parkview Elementary School and Socorro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 87801 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 87801, NM have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87801, NM Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
Socorro High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Michigan St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
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%
87801, New Mexico 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 schools in 87801, NM?
The top ranked public schools in 87801, NM include Cottonwood Valley Charter, Parkview Elementary School and Socorro High School.
How many public schools are located in 87801?
4 public schools are located in 87801.
What is the racial composition of students in 87801?
87801 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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