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Best 88310 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,337 students in 88310, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 253 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 88310, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 88310, NM are Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Buena Vista Elementary School and Sierra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88310 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88310, NM have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88310, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 19th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2211 Puerto Rico Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Dale Scott Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2410 10th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Alamogordo High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
103 Cuba Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Desert Star Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S Washington Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
North Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Academy Del Sol Alt.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Stepping Stones Preschool
805 E 12th St Bldg F
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 88310, NM?
How many public schools are located in 88310?
12 public schools are located in 88310.
What percentage of students in 88310 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 88310 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88310?
88310 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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