For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 491 students in Santa Rosa, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, NM are Santa Rosa Middle School, Santa Rosa Elementary School and Santa Rosa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Rosa, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Santa Rosa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Santa Rosa, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Rosa Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 Camino De Vida
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Santa Rosa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 5th St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Santa Rosa High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 3rd St
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Guadalupe County Corrections
Alternative School
South Hwy 54
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
(575) 472-1001
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Santa Rosa, NM include Santa Rosa Middle School, Santa Rosa Elementary School and Santa Rosa High School.
How many public schools are located in Santa Rosa?
4 public schools are located in Santa Rosa.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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