Public schools in Silver City, NM
8 open public schools with an address in Silver City, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,114
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Silver City public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Silver City, NM: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,114 students, an average of 264 per school. The largest campus is Silver High (618 students), and the largest elementary school is Harrison Schmitt Elementary (337).
Silver Consolidated Schools operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.8:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 95% 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 Silver City
Elementary schools in Silver City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.w.stout Elementary Silver Consolidated Schools | 01–06 | 334 | 15.2:1 | |
| Harrison Schmitt Elementary Silver Consolidated Schools | 01–06 | 337 | 13.5:1 | |
| Jose Barrios Elementary Silver Consolidated Schools | 01–06 | 199 | 13:1 | |
| Sixth Street Elementary Silver Consolidated Schools | KG–KG | 123 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Silver City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plata Middle Silver Consolidated Schools | 07–08 | 259 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in Silver City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldo Leopold Charter Aldo Leopold Charter · Charter | 06–12 | 201 | 9.7:1 | |
| Silver High Silver Consolidated Schools | 09–12 | 618 | 18.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Silver City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Scholars Academy Silver Consolidated Schools | PK–PK | 43 | 7.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.6%
- Hispanic70.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Silver City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,114 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Silver City
How many public schools are in Silver City, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Silver City: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,114 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Silver City?
Schools with an address in Silver City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Silver Consolidated Schools (7 schools), Aldo Leopold Charter (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Silver City?
Silver High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Silver City, with 618 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Silver City?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Silver City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Aldo Leopold Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Silver City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Silver City public schools is 12.8:1, 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 Silver City 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.
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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