| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudcroft Municipal Schools | Cloudcroft | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 379 | 3 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Alamogordo Public Schools | Chaparral | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 5,575 | 15 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Tularosa Municipal Schools | Bent | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 890 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Otero County compares
Together they enroll 6,844 students across 22 schools. The largest is Alamogordo Public Schools with 5,575 students. Districts here average 6.7/10, above the New Mexico average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Otero County, New Mexico
Otero County has 3 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Otero County is Cloudcroft Municipal Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Mexico. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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