Top 10 Best Cibola County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,257 students in Cibola County, NM (there are 3 private schools, serving 172 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Cibola County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM are Cubero Elementary School, Mount Taylor Elementary School and San Rafael Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cibola County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Cubero Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28 Baca Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2705
Grades: K-6
| 193 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mount Taylor Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1607 Del Norte
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2740
Grades: PK-6
| 409 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
San Rafael Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27 Mesa View St
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2749
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bluewater Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15 West Chess Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2694
Grades: K-6
| 73 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Milan Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Sand
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2727
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Mesa View Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 East Washington
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2717
Grades: PK-6
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
Seboyeta Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hgy 53 Bia Rd 132
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2760
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
Rank: #88.
Los Alamitos Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 18%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Mt Taylor Ave
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grades: 7-8
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Laguna-acoma Middle School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: #1010.
Grants High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 21%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Mountain Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2651
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #1111.
Laguna-acoma High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 N 3rd Street
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
44 Pinsbaari Drive
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 552-6671
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
I40 West Exit 114
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9200
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laguna Middle School
51 Rodeo Drive
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grades: 8-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grades: 8-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Hill Schools
1003 Turnerville Road
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Grades: K-12
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
170 Warrior Lane
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2446
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cibola County, NM

Cibola County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
Route 125, Po Box 220
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3242
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 3438, Star Route
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Cibola County, NM include Cubero Elementary School, Mount Taylor Elementary School and San Rafael Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cibola County, NM?
20 public schools are located in Cibola County, NM.
What percentage of students in Cibola County, NM go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Cibola County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County, NM?
Cibola County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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