For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,304 students in Cibola County, NM.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cibola County, NM are Laguna-acoma Middle School and Los Alamitos Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cibola County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Cibola County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cibola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laguna-acoma Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
282 Casa Blanca Road Exit 108
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2667
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Los Alamitos Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Mt Taylor Ave
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2683
Gr: 7-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
44 Pinsbaari Drive
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Pueblo Of Acoma, NM 87034
(505) 934-4926
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
51 Rodeo Dr
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 552-9091
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Northeastern Nm Correctional Facility
Alternative School
185 Dr Michael Jenkins Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Grants, NM 87020
(575) 374-4005
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwestern Nm Corrections
Alternative School
2111 North Lobo Canyon Rd
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 876-8300
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bia Rt 140
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Pinehill, NM 87357
(505) 775-3244
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: n/an/a
170 Warrior Lane
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 908-2426
Gr: K-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Western Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1700 East Old Hwy 66
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-2941
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Cibola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Mountain Rd.
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287-4470
Gr: PK | 15 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Homeboundhospital High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 8
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 285-2603
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students
P.o. Box 3438, Star Route
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Laguna, NM 87026
(505) 831-6426
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cibola County, NM?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cibola County, NM include Laguna-acoma Middle School and Los Alamitos Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cibola County?
9 public middle schools are located in Cibola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cibola County?
Cibola County public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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