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Best Otero County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 5,294 students in Otero County, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Otero County, NM are High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School, Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired and Buena Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otero County, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Otero County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Otero County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Rolls Mountain Park Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23 Karr Canyon
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 812-5275
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 19th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Holloman Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
381 1st St
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Cloudcroft Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Holloman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Arnold
Holloman Air Force Base, NM 88330
(575) 812-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Cloudcroft Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
810 James Canyon Hwy
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 601-4416
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2211 Puerto Rico Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
La Luz Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
99 Alamo
La Luz, NM 88337
(575) 812-5300
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Dale Scott Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2410 10th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Tularosa Intermediate
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
304 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Gr: 3-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Desert Star Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S Washington Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
North Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Mescalero Apache School
260 White Mountain Drive
Mescalero, NM 88340
(575) 464-4431
Gr: K-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Tularosa Elementary School
404 1st Street
Tularosa, NM 88352
(575) 585-8800
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Otero County, NM?
How many public elementary schools are located in Otero County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Otero County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otero County?
Otero County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Otero County are often viewed compared to one another?

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