For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 199 students in Ojo Caliente, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM are Mesa Vista Middle School, Ojo Caliente Elementary School and Mesa Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ojo Caliente, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Ojo Caliente have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ojo Caliente, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mesa Vista Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Ojo Caliente Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2316
Gr: 4-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Mesa Vista High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 285 Junction 111
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
(575) 583-2274
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Ojo Caliente, NM include Mesa Vista Middle School, Ojo Caliente Elementary School and Mesa Vista High School.
How many public schools are located in Ojo Caliente?
3 public schools are located in Ojo Caliente.
What is the racial composition of students in Ojo Caliente?
Ojo Caliente public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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