For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 645 students in 88023, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in 88023, NM are Bayard Elementary School, Snell Middle School and Cobre High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 88023 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in 88023, NM have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 88023, NM 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Park St
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Snell Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4011
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Cobre High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Tom Foy Blvd
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Bayard, NM 88023
(575) 537-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 88023, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in 88023, NM include Bayard Elementary School, Snell Middle School and Cobre High School.
How many public schools are located in 88023?
3 public schools are located in 88023.
What is the racial composition of students in 88023?
88023 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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