About Deming Public Schools

Deming Public Schools is a public school district headquartered in Deming, New Mexico. It is the fifteenth largest school district in New Mexico. Located 33 miles north of the US-Mexico border, it serves the City of Deming, the Village of Columbus as well as other areas in rural Luna County.

The Deming district has 12 schools: one Pre-K school; six elementary schools; one sixth-grade school; one middle school (7th-8th); two high schools; and one college preparatory high school. The district also offers bilingual/dual-language programs and Preschool on many campuses.

Student enrollment is approximately 5,200 students.

Deming Public Schools is the largest employer in Luna County with approximately 1,000 employees.

District Mission Statement:

The Board of Education, staff, and community join forces to provide a high quality, comprehensive education for all Deming Public Schools students so that they will have the opportunity to prepare themselves to become productive, responsible, and culturally enriched citizens allowing them to meet the challenges of an ever-changing, global society. 

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Columbus Open House
Posted on 07/25/2025
Come meet your teacher and see your classroom! Friday, July 25, 2025 From12-6 pm...
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RMMS Back to School News
Posted on 07/11/2025
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Chaparral Open House
Posted on 07/11/2025
Chaparral Open House Meet your teacher, tour the school, and drop off school supplies. Friday, July 25, 2025 From 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm...
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DIS Open House
Posted on 07/11/2025
DIS Open House and Schedule Pick Up Friday, July 25, 2025 From: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm...
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Transportation Back to School Information
Posted on 07/07/2025
Below are some reminders from the Transportation Team for the new school year. Student Eligibility • New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) t...
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DPS Online Program
Posted on 07/07/2025
DPS Online Program 6th -12th grades Why Choose the DPS Online Program? -Flexible, student-driven virtual learning experience in a safe and supportive...
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DPS Student Records Just Got Easier
Posted on 06/12/2025
Deming Public Schools is excited to announce that students and graduates can now use Parchment, our new online platform for securely requesting and se...
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Changes to Student Transportation Services for the 2025-2026 School Year
Posted on 06/09/2025
Deming Public Schools will no longer be accepting 501T Transportation Requests starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Instead, the district will imple...
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Summer Lunch Program Update
Posted on 06/05/2025
To clarify and update the community on Deming Public Schools Summer Lunch Program. Deming High School will be providing summer lunches Monday through ...
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