| 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 | Alamogordo | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 5,575 | 15 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Gadsden Independent Schools | Chaparral | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 12,551 | 28 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tularosa Municipal Schools | Bent | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 890 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Otero County compares
Together they enroll 19,395 students across 50 schools. The largest is Gadsden Independent Schools with 12,551 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, 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 4 public school districts covering 17 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Otero County, NM?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Otero County, NM. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Otero County, NM?
Of the districts serving Otero County, Cloudcroft Municipal Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th percentile among New Mexico school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Mexico reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Mexico and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Mexico only, never across state lines.