Anthony: Schools & Education

There are 11 public schools in Anthony. Gadsden High is the largest at 1,322 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,991 students.

~626 residents per school (vs New Mexico ~207).

K-12 Schools

14 K-12 schools serving the area — about 626 residents per school. 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (2)

CALVARY WEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

7048 MCNUTT RD

CALVARY WEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

7048 MCNUTT RD

Schools (14)

ANTHONY ELEMENTARY

-1-6 · 324 students · 609 CHURCH ST, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6203

LA UNION ELEMENTARY

-1-6 · 366 students · 875 MERCANTILE, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6203

7-8 · 661 students · 1301 WEST WASHINGTON, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6203

9-12 · 1,322 students · 6308 HWY 28, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6203

LOMA LINDA ELEMENTARY

0-6 · 297 students · 1451 DONALDSON AVE, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6203

DESERT PRIDE ACADEMY

7-12 · 262 students · 100 SHRODE RD, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-0142

SUNRISE ELEMENTARY

-1-6 · 453 students · 1000 COUNTY LINE DR, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6203

9-12 · 1,067 students · 800 COUNTY LINE DR, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6203

ALTA VISTA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

9-12 · 201 students · 5235 HIGHWAY 28, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6400

ANTHONY ON-TRACK PREK CENTER

-1--1 · 161 students · 609 CHURCH ST, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-1904

BERINO ELEMENTARY

-1-6 · 353 students · 455 SHRODE RD, ANTHONY NM 88021 · (575)882-6203

CHAPARRAL MIDDLE

7-8 · 608 students

DESERT TRAIL ELEMENTARY

0-6 · 496 students

CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARY

-1-6 · 420 students

School Districts · Districts	GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
School Districts · Total count	1
School Statistics · Total Schools	11
School Statistics · Total Enrollment	5,467
School Statistics · Total Teachers	355
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio	15.40
School Statistics · Free Lunch Students	5,467
School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct	100.0%
Schools Count	11

Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

Higher Education

Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.

Colleges · Nearest	Western Technical College
Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles	13.1 mi
Nearest College · Name	Western Technical College
Nearest College · City	El Paso
Nearest College · Phone	9,155,669,621
Nearest College · Distance	13.1 mi

Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

Early Childhood

Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.

Facilities (3)

CRADLES AND CRAYONS

1205 ANTHONY · CENTER BASED

CRI CRI DAY CARE CENTER

880 ANTHONY RD · CENTER BASED

NMPREK-P ON-TRACK PREK AT ANTHONY

609 CHURCH ST · SCHOOL BASED

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · Name	Anthony Public Library
Nearest Library · Address	750 Landers Rd
Nearest Library · Phone	5,758,823,059
Nearest Library · Zip	88,021
Nearest Library · Hours Per Year	2214
Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City	1

Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match

Other

Libraries (1)

ANTHONY PUBLIC LIBRARY

5758823059 · 750 LANDERS RD, Anthony NM 88021

Education Nonprofits · Total count	3
Pct Bachelors Plus	7.6%

Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

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