Lemitar, New Mexico is a small rural community with a population of around 500 people. It provides a quality educational system to its residents, with excellent rating from the local district and state education departments. The town has one elementary school which offers kindergarten through eighth grade classes and also provides after-school activities. High school students are served by nearby Socorro High School which has been recognized for its outstanding academics and extracurricular activities. There are also several private schools in the area that provide students with an alternative to public education. Lemitar strives to offer the best educational opportunities possible, so that all of its residents can benefit from a quality education.
Lemitar schools spend $11,141 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 1,918 students per librarian, and 384 children per counselor.