For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,066 students in Hatch, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Hatch, NM are Hatch Valley Middle School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Hatch Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hatch, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Hatch have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hatch, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hatch Valley Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
940 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8260
Grades: 3-5
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Hatch Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Herrera
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Hatch, NM 87937
(575) 267-8270
Grades: PK-2
| 182 students
Hatch, New Mexico 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Alternative Complex Edu High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8225
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8225
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
P.o. Box 790
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8200
Hatch, NM 87937
(505) 267-8200
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hatch, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Hatch, NM include Hatch Valley Middle School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Hatch Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Hatch?
4 public schools are located in Hatch.
What is the racial composition of students in Hatch?
Hatch public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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