For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 681 students in Hatch, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hatch, NM are Hatch Valley Middle School and Rio Grande Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hatch, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hatch have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools 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: 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 elementary schools in Hatch, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hatch, NM include Hatch Valley Middle School and Rio Grande Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hatch?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hatch.
What is the racial composition of students in Hatch?
Hatch public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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