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Best 88021 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,542 students in 88021, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 88021, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 88021, NM are Alta Vista Early College High School, Anthony Elementary School and La Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88021 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88021, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88021, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Early College High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5235 Highway 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
La Union Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
875 Mercantile
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Loma Linda Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1451 Donaldson Ave
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Desert Trail Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
290 East Lisa
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Lisa Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 West Washington
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 7-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
290 Lisa Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 7-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Berino Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Gadsden High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6308 Hwy 28
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 County Line Dr
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-6203
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Desert Pride Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Shrode Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-0142
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony On-track Prek Center
609 Church St
Anthony, NM 88021
(575) 882-1904
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 88021, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88021, NM include Alta Vista Early College High School, Anthony Elementary School and La Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88021?
14 public schools are located in 88021.
What percentage of students in 88021 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 88021 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88021?
88021 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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