School District · New Mexico
Capitan Municipal Schools
📍 Alto, NM · Lincoln County · NCES LEAID 3500270
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
PO BOX 278, CAPITAN, NM 88316
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3500270
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Capitan Municipal Schools4 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Capitan Municipal Schools?▼
Capitan Municipal Schools serves 4 zip codes: 88312, 88323, 88338, 88341. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Capitan Municipal Schools rated?▼
Capitan Municipal Schools has an overall rating of 8 out of 10 (Good), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 78th percentile among New Mexico school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within New Mexico only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Capitan Municipal Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 471 students across 3 schools for Capitan Municipal Schools.
What grades does Capitan Municipal Schools serve?▼
Capitan Municipal Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Capitan Municipal Schools?▼
You can reach Capitan Municipal Schools by phone at (575)354-8500 or by mail at PO BOX 278, CAPITAN, NM 88316. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Capitan Municipal Schools
Capitan Municipal Schools is a public school district serving 4 zip codes in New Mexico, primarily in Lincoln County. It carries an overall rating of 8/10 (Good), the 78th percentile among New Mexico districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other New Mexico districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (575)354-8500 before making a housing decision.