For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,599 students in 88063, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 88063, NM are Gadsden Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88063 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88063, NM have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88063, NM Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-3050
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1105 Valle Vista Dr
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Sunland Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Alto Vista
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6
Rank: n/an/a
4950 Mcnutt Road
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Sunland Park, NM 88063
(575) 882-6740
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 88063, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88063, NM include Gadsden Elementary School, Desert View Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88063?
5 public schools are located in 88063.
What is the racial composition of students in 88063?
88063 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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