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

Student enrollment is approximately 5,000 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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Connect with the Superintendent
Posted on 05/11/2026
All DPS Families are invited to attend Connect with the Superintendent at Bataan Elementary School on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m....
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RMMS Aloha Celebration
Posted on 05/04/2026
RMMS Community Schools End of Year Aloha Celebration will be held Wednesday, May 20 from 5-8 pm at Red Mountain Middle School. All 6th, 7th, and 8th ...
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Soda with the Superintendent May 6
Posted on 05/01/2026
Soda with the Superintendent is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 from 6-7pm at La Fonda Restaurant, 601 E. Pine St. This is a casual opportunity for ind...
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26-27 New Student Registration Opens May 1, 2026
Posted on 04/30/2026
New student online registration (OLR) opens Friday, May 1, 2026, for PreK, Kindergarten, and all students new to the district. The registration link i...
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ECHS Commencement for the Class of 2026
Posted on 04/24/2026
Early College High School Commencement for the Class of 2026 May 15, 2026 Deming Public Schools Auditorium/ECHS, 720 W. Buckeye St. If needed join us...
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Jesus Olvera Defends State Title in Powerlifting
Posted on 04/21/2026
The 2026 NMAA Boys Powerlifting Championships was held on April 10 and 11 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Wildcat pride was shining bright with our very o...
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Fake Social Media Account and Postings
Posted on 03/31/2026
Deming Public Schools Community, The district is aware of a social media post circulating that claims there will be an early release for students, Tu...
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Deming Public Schools Celebrates Historic Graduation Rate Gains; Deming High School Ranked 4th in Statewide Growth
Posted on 03/04/2026
Deming Public Schools (DPS) is proud to announce a significant milestone in student achievement, as newly released data from the New Mexico Public Edu...
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Wind Day and Weather-Related Safety Procedures
Posted on 02/17/2026
The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority. Due to regional weather conditions common to our area, Deming Public Schools may ...
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