Hatch: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Hatch. Hatch Valley High is the largest at 380 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,070 students.
- ~397 residents per school (vs New Mexico ~207).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 397 residents per school. 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | HATCH VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,070 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 77 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,051 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 98.2% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
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 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 32.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana |
| Nearest College · City | Las Cruces |
| Nearest College · Phone | 5,755,287,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 32.2 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 (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Hatch Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 530 E. Hall |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 5,752,675,132 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 87,937 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1984 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 6.7% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12