Rita A. Marquez Elementary

Rita A. Marquez Elementary is a kindergarten-through-fifth-grade public school in Anton Chico, New Mexico, enrolling 63 students. Its student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1 means students get consistent, direct attention in a small-school setting.

The numbers back that up. Rita A. Marquez earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with an academic score of 8.9 and a growth score of 9.5.

That growth figure is especially telling: students here are not just achieving, they are advancing faster than most of their statewide peers. The school ranks #10 out of 864 public schools in New Mexico, placing it in the top 1% statewide. It also ranks #9 out of 468 New Mexico elementary schools — a peer group where the margin between schools is narrow and the competition is real.

Anton Chico has two public schools. Rita A. Marquez is the top-ranked of the two.

For parents weighing elementary options in this part of New Mexico, these rankings reflect a school where small enrollment and strong instruction combine to produce measurable, sustained results.

With an enrollment of 63 students, Rita A. Marquez Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Rita A. Marquez Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.