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Best 88030 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,633 students in 88030, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 88030, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 88030, NM are Mimbres Valley High School, Early College High School and Deming Cesar Chavez. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88030 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88030, NM have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88030, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mimbres Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 South Iron St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1049
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Early College High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 W Buckeye St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1643
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Deming Cesar Chavez
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
315 East 1st St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-8404
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 East Maple
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-9712
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 South 10th St
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2502
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Bataan Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 East Holly
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2047
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Deming Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 Pear St. Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-6568
Gr: 6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Red Mountain Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Hwy 418 Sw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-0668
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Ruben S. Torres Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 8th St Nw
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 544-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Deming High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S. Iron St.
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 546-2678
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
My Little School
Special Education School
905 South Zinc
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 88030, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88030, NM include Mimbres Valley High School, Early College High School and Deming Cesar Chavez.
How many public schools are located in 88030?
12 public schools are located in 88030.
What percentage of students in 88030 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 88030 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88030?
88030 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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