For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 196 students in Chaves County, NM.
The top-ranked public charter school in Chaves County, NM is Sidney Gutierrez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaves County, NM public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Chaves County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chaves County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney Gutierrez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
69 E. Gail Harris
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 347-9703
Gr: K-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Chaves County, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Chaves County, NM include Sidney Gutierrez Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Chaves County?
1 public charter schools are located in Chaves County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaves County?
Chaves County public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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