For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 169 students in Carrizozo, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Carrizozo, NM are Carrizozo High School, Carrizozo Elementary School and Carrizozo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrizozo, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Carrizozo have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carrizozo, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrizozo High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Carrizozo Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Carrizozo Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carrizozo, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Carrizozo, NM include Carrizozo High School, Carrizozo Elementary School and Carrizozo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carrizozo?
3 public schools are located in Carrizozo.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrizozo?
Carrizozo public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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