For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 471 students in Capitan, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Capitan, NM are Capitan Elementary School, Capitan Middle School and Capitan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Capitan, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Capitan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Capitan, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capitan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 South Forest Ave
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Capitan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Capitan High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 354-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Capitan, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Capitan, NM include Capitan Elementary School, Capitan Middle School and Capitan High School.
How many public schools are located in Capitan?
3 public schools are located in Capitan.
What is the racial composition of students in Capitan?
Capitan public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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