For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,564 students in Alamogordo, NM (there are , serving 397 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Alamogordo, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Alamogordo, NM are Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Buena Vista Elementary School and Sierra Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamogordo, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Alamogordo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Alamogordo, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 19th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5100
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 Puerto Rico Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5800
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Hills Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2410 10th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5200
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Yucca Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Dale Scott Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #66.
Chaparral Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 College Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Washington Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #88.
Desert Star Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Washington Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5750
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #99.
Alamogordo High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Cuba Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,527 students
Rank: #1010.
North Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 North Florida
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy Del Sol Alt.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Florida Ave Bldg C
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5500
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
805 E 12th St Bldg F
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5400
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Alamogordo, New Mexico 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 Oregon Ave
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 812-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alamogordo, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Alamogordo, NM include Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Buena Vista Elementary School and Sierra Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alamogordo?
12 public schools are located in Alamogordo.
What percentage of students in Alamogordo go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Alamogordo are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alamogordo?
Alamogordo public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alamogordo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alamogordo include: Academy Del Sol Alt. vs. Alamogordo High School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Chaparral Middle School, Chaparral Middle School vs. Mountain View Middle School
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