For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,055 students in Silver City, NM.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Silver City, NM are Jose Barrios Elementary School, Aldo Leopold Charter and G.w.stout Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Silver City, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Silver City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Silver City, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jose Barrios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 Little Walnut
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2120
Gr: 1-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Aldo Leopold Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 W 10th St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 538-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
G.w.stout Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 North Silver St
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2100
Gr: 1-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4042 Hwy 90 Sw
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Silver City, NM 88061
(575) 956-2170
Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Silver City, New Mexico 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 1 student
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
201 N. Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2002
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Juv Detent Cntr High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
201 N Black
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-5885
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
2810 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 956-2000
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Silver City, NM?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Silver City, NM include Jose Barrios Elementary School, Aldo Leopold Charter and G.w.stout Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Silver City?
4 public elementary schools are located in Silver City.
What is the racial composition of students in Silver City?
Silver City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Silver City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Silver City include: Harrison Schmitt Elementary School vs. Jose Barrios Elementary School, Jose Barrios Elementary School vs. Harrison Schmitt Elementary School
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