For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 170 students in Socorro County, NM.
The top-ranked public charter school in Socorro County, NM is Cottonwood Valley Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Socorro County, NM public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Socorro County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Socorro County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Neel St
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 838-2026
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Socorro County, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Socorro County, NM include Cottonwood Valley Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Socorro County?
1 public charter schools are located in Socorro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Socorro County?
Socorro County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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