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Best 88240 New Mexico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 10,104 students in 88240, NM (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 88240, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 88240, NM are Broadmoor Elementary School, Mills Elementary School and Sanger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88240 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88240, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best 88240, NM Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Mills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 West Copper
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Sanger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2020 North Adobe
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1800
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 North Brazos
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2300
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Stone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 Calle Sur
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
College Lane Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 College Ln
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2600
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 East Clinton
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1520 N. Breckon
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 North Houston
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1300
Gr: 6-9 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 East Humble
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 West Park
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East Texas
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 East Gypsy
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Heizer Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East Stanolind Rd
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N Dal Paso St
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Hobbs Freshman High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E. Sanger
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0300
Gr: 9-10 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Hobbs High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North Jefferson
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 433-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Lae County Corrections
Alternative School
6900 West Millen Dr
Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 392-4055
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 88240, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88240, NM include Broadmoor Elementary School, Mills Elementary School and Sanger Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 88240?
19 public schools are located in 88240.
What percentage of students in 88240 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 88240 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88240?
88240 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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