For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 413 students in Guadalupe County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guadalupe County, NM are Vaughn High School, Santa Rosa Middle School and Vaughn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guadalupe County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guadalupe County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Guadalupe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vaughn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
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 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Vaughn Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 4th
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Vaughn, NM 88353
(575) 584-2283
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
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 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Rita A. Marquez Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Main St
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Gr: K-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Anton Chico Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1753 State Hwy 119
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Anton Chico, NM 87711
(575) 472-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Guadalupe County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guadalupe County, NM include Vaughn High School, Santa Rosa Middle School and Vaughn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guadalupe County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Guadalupe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe County?
Guadalupe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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