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Best Mesilla Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 46 students in Mesilla, NM.

The top-ranked public school in Mesilla, NM is Rio Grande Preparatory Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mesilla, NM public school have an score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Mesilla have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mesilla, NM (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Rio Grande Preparatory Institute

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
:

Bottom 50%

2355 Avenida De Mesilla
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 527-6058

Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mesilla, NM?

The top-ranked public schools in Mesilla, NM include Rio Grande Preparatory Institute.

How many public schools are located in Mesilla?

1 public schools are located in Mesilla.

What is the racial composition of students in Mesilla?

Mesilla public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).