Public schools in Anthony, NM
11 open public schools with an address in Anthony, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,080
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Anthony public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Anthony, NM: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,080 students, an average of 462 per school. The largest campus is Gadsden High (1,219 students), and the largest elementary school is Sunrise Elementary (406).
Every listed school belongs to Gadsden Independent Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Anthony
Elementary schools in Anthony
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Elementary Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–06 | 163 | 10.2:1 | |
| Berino Elementary Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–06 | 300 | 10.6:1 | |
| La Union Elementary Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–06 | 340 | 14.1:1 | |
| Loma Linda Elementary Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–06 | 398 | 13.3:1 | |
| Sunrise Elementary Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–06 | 406 | 12.3:1 |
Middle schools in Anthony
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Middle Gadsden Independent Schools | 07–08 | 650 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Anthony
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Early College High School Gadsden Independent Schools | 09–12 | 180 | 10:1 | |
| Chaparral High Gadsden Independent Schools | 09–12 | 1,067 | 15.3:1 | |
| Desert Pride Academy Gadsden Independent Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | 221 | 11.6:1 | |
| Gadsden High Gadsden Independent Schools | 09–12 | 1,219 | 15:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Anthony
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony On-Track Prek Center Gadsden Independent Schools | PK–PK | 136 | 11.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic97%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Anthony schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,080 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Anthony
How many public schools are in Anthony, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Anthony: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,080 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Anthony?
All listed public schools with an address in Anthony belong to Gadsden Independent Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Anthony?
Gadsden High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Anthony, with 1,219 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Anthony?
No school with an address in Anthony is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Mexico.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Anthony schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Anthony public schools is 12.3:1, similar to the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Anthony guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Mexico cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities