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Best Chaves County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 7,145 students in Chaves County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chaves County, NM are Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Military Heights Elementary School and Del Norte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaves County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chaves County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Chaves County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Military Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 North Michigan
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3425
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Del Norte Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 North Garden Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3325
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Monterrey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
910 West Gayle St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3475
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Berrendo Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Marion Richards
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2775
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Lake Arthur Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 West 1st
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Hagerman Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 North Cambridge Ave
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Nancy Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1208 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Berrendo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 West Pine Lodge Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2875
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
El Capitan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2807 West Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Hagerman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
406 North Cambridge Ave
Hagerman, NM 88232
(575) 752-3254
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
East Grand Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3773 East Grand Plains
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pecos Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 East Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Lake Arthur Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Broadway
Lake Arthur, NM 88253
(575) 365-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Washington Ave Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
408 North Washington Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3625
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Missouri Ave Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Deming
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 East Mtn View Rd
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2825
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 South Sycamore Ave
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2850
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
606 West Oconnor Road
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 637-3575
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 East Bland St
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 627-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chaves County, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chaves County, NM include Sidney Gutierrez Middle School, Military Heights Elementary School and Del Norte Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chaves County?
23 public elementary schools are located in Chaves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaves County?
Chaves County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chaves County are often viewed compared to one another?

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