For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 614 students in Magdalena, NM (there are , serving 388 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Magdalena, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Magdalena, NM are Magdalena Middle School, Magdalena High School and Magdalena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magdalena, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Magdalena have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Magdalena, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
Magdalena Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Magdalena High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Magdalena Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Duggins Dr
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Mile Marker 29 Highway 169 Nor
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Magdalena, NM 87825
(575) 854-2635
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Magdalena, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Magdalena, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Magdalena, NM include Magdalena Middle School, Magdalena High School and Magdalena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Magdalena?
4 public schools are located in Magdalena.
What percentage of students in Magdalena go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Magdalena are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Magdalena?
Magdalena public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).