For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,976 students in 88203, NM (there are 1 private school, serving 23 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 88203, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in 88203, NM are Early College High School, Valley View Elementary School and Roswell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88203 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88203, NM have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88203, NM Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52 University Blvd (enmu R Cam
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 624-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Washington
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Roswell High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Hobbs St
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 637-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 88203, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88203, NM include Early College High School, Valley View Elementary School and Roswell High School.
How many public schools are located in 88203?
3 public schools are located in 88203.
What percentage of students in 88203 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 88203 are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in 88203?
88203 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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