For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 62 students in El Rito, NM.
The top ranked public school in El Rito, NM is El Rito Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Rito, NM public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in El Rito have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in El Rito, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Rito Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Elementary Rd
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
Grades: PK-3
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in El Rito, NM?
The top ranked public schools in El Rito, NM include El Rito Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in El Rito?
1 public schools are located in El Rito.
What is the racial composition of students in El Rito?
El Rito public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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