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Best Grant County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,336 students in Grant County, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 169 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Grant County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, NM are Cliff Elementary School, San Lorenzo Elementary School and Jose Barrios Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Grant County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
San Lorenzo Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Galaz St
Hanover, NM 88041
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Gr: 1-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Gr: 1-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Cliff High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
622 State Hwy 211
Cliff, NM 88028
(575) 535-2051
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Sixth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 West 6th
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2150
Gr: K | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
La Plata Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2060
Gr: 7-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Gr: 1-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Hurley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Carasco Ave
Hurley, NM 88043
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Silver High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Cedar St
Santa Clara, NM 88026
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Snell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Cobre High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Scholars Academy
600 E 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2140
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant County, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, NM include Cliff Elementary School, San Lorenzo Elementary School and Jose Barrios Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
16 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?

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