For the 2025 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 R. Sarracino Middle 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 22% (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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 Franciso De Avad
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
R. Sarracino Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1425 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Socorro High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Michigan St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
87801, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
239 Garfield Ave
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
511 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-0300
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
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 R. Sarracino Middle 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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