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Truth or Consequences city, NM

ZIP 87935 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 87935

K-12 nearby
5
Public
4
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 87935 (Truth or Consequences, NM) is associated with Truth or Consequences Schools (LEA 3502610) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 5 K-12 schools (4 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology about 59.1 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Truth or Consequences Schools
LEA ID
3502610
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (7)

  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology59.1 miles (95.2 km)4yr-public
  • New Mexico State University-Dona Ana68.4 miles (110.1 km)2yr-public
  • Western New Mexico University69.5 miles (111.8 km)4yr-public
  • New Mexico State University-Main Campus72.7 miles (117.0 km)4yr-public
  • Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine73.3 miles (117.9 km)4yr-private
  • New Mexico State University-Alamogordo78.9 miles (126.9 km)2yr-public
  • Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College89.8 miles (144.5 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
T OR C MIDDLEpublic——7.4 miles (12.0 km)
SIERRA ELEMENTARYpublic——7.5 miles (12.1 km)
HOT SPRINGS HIGHpublic——7.5 miles (12.1 km)
T OR C ELEMENTARYpublic——7.5 miles (12.2 km)
MANZANO CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——9.4 miles (15.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 87935

What school district is ZIP code 87935 in?
ZIP 87935 (Truth or Consequences, NM) maps to Truth or Consequences Schools (LEA ID 3502610) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 87935?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 87935 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 87935 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher16.4%
High school31.2%
Less than HS4.4%
School districtTruth or Consequences Schools