What types of schools are available in Silver City, New Mexico?

Silver City, New Mexico offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Silver City, New Mexico

Q: How many schools are in Silver City, New Mexico?

There are 8 schools in Silver City, New Mexico, serving 2,114 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Silver City?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Silver City, New Mexico, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 8 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

2,114

Total Students

Across Silver City

12.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

8 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score27%

ELA Assessment Score41%

🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 618 students at Silver High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Aldo Leopold Charter

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

410 W 10Th St, Silver City, NM 88061

Jose Barrios Elementary

publicmiddleGrade 1-6

1625 Little Walnut, Silver City, NM 88061

publicmiddleGrade 1-6

2601 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061

Harrison Schmitt Elementary

publicmiddleGrade 1-6

4042 Hwy 90 Sw, Silver City, NM 88061

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

3500 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061

3200 North Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061

Silver Scholars Academy

publicelementaryPK-PK

600 E 32Nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061

Sixth Street Elementary

publicelementaryK-K

405 West 6Th, Silver City, NM 88061

Detailed Overview of Schools in Silver City

Silver City, New Mexico is home to 8 schools serving over 2,114 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Silver City, New Mexico?

There are 8 schools in Silver City, serving 2,114 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Silver City?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Silver City include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Silver City?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Silver City is 12.3:1.

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