For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,563 students in Aztec, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Aztec, NM are Lydia Rippey Elementary School, Mccoy Avenue Elementary School and Vista Nueva High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aztec, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Aztec have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Aztec, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lydia Rippey Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rio Pecos Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Mccoy Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 North Mccoy Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Vista Nueva High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 South Ash
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 South Park Ave
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 4-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Mosaic Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Llano Street
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #66.
C.v. Koogler Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 North Light Plant Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #77.
Aztec High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Chaco
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(575) 334-9474
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Aztec, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 Lydia Rippey Road
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-6565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tiger Learning Cnt (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1607 W Aztec Blvd
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 334-9474
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Aztec, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Aztec, NM include Lydia Rippey Elementary School, Mccoy Avenue Elementary School and Vista Nueva High School.
How many public schools are located in Aztec, NM?
7 public schools are located in Aztec, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Aztec, NM?
Aztec, NM public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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