For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 169 students in Carrizozo, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Carrizozo, NM are Carrizozo High School, Carrizozo Elementary School and Carrizozo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrizozo, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Carrizozo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carrizozo, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carrizozo High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Carrizozo Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Carrizozo Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 D Ave
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Carrizozo, NM 88301
(575) 648-2348
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carrizozo, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Carrizozo, NM include Carrizozo High School, Carrizozo Elementary School and Carrizozo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carrizozo?
3 public schools are located in Carrizozo.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrizozo?
Carrizozo public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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