For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 773 students in Socorro, NM.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Socorro, NM are Cottonwood Valley Charter, Parkview Elementary School and R. Sarracino Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Socorro, NM public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Socorro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Socorro, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 Franciso De Avad
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1086
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
R. Sarracino Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 El Camino Real
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-0283
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Socorro, NM?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Socorro, NM include Cottonwood Valley Charter, Parkview Elementary School and R. Sarracino Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Socorro?
3 public elementary schools are located in Socorro.
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro?
Socorro public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Socorro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Socorro include: Parkview Elementary School vs. Cottonwood Valley Charter, Cottonwood Valley Charter vs. Parkview Elementary School
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