Photo: AllenS · Public domainArtesia’s public schools outscore 65% of New Mexico districts
Math proficiency in Artesia’s districts is 31%, above the New Mexico average (24%). The grade covers the public school district serving Artesia, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Mexico, not nationally.
From New Mexico state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Artesia’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 125 New Mexico towns with household incomes within a quarter of Artesia’s, its schools beat 91%, higher than their 65% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 37% and math 31% in spring 2022, against 34% and 24% statewide; 79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 76%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,177 per student, against $17,681 across New Mexico (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Artesia Zia Intermediate, then Artesia High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Artesia Classical Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Artesia’s grade
B+: better than 65% of New Mexico school districts, #9 of 73 New Mexico towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Mexico average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Artesia, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Artesia
Grand Heights Early Childhood
Grades PK–K · 348 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Artesia · depends on your address
Grand Heights Early Childhood
Grades PK–K · 348 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Roselawn Elementary
Grades K–5 · 171 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Grades K–5 · 149 students · 13:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Artesia
Artesia Zia Intermediate
Grades 6–7 · 550 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Artesia
Artesia Zia Intermediate
Grades 6–7 · 550 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Artesia
Artesia Park Junior High
Grades 8–9 · 539 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Artesia
Artesia Park Junior High
Grades 8–9 · 539 students · 13:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Artesia
Artesia High
Grades 10–12 · 806 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Artesia
Artesia High
Grades 10–12 · 806 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Artesia
Artesia High
Grades 10–12 · 806 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Artesia’s public schools are run by Artesia Public Schools, which also serves Hope. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Artesia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Mexico towns that share Artesia’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia | B+ | Artesia |
Every school in Artesia
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Mexico’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Artesia’s schools
Are Artesia’s schools good?
By New Mexico’s own tests, yes: the public schools Artesia children attend outscore 65% of New Mexico’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #9 of 73 New Mexico towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 91%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Artesia in?
Artesia Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,729 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Artesia kids go to high school?
Artesia High, with 806 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Artesia’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Artesia Public Schools graduated in four years, against 76% across New Mexico.
How much does Artesia spend per student?
$14,177 in Artesia Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,681 across New Mexico. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Artesia?
Yes: Artesia Classical Academy (religious, grades K–6, 33 students).
Parents talk
What Artesia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Artesia → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Mexico. Stars are from neighbors.