For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 80 students in 87701, NM.
The top-ranked public charter school in 87701, NM is Rio Gallinas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 87701 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Charter schools in 87701, NM have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 87701, NM Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Gallinas School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Romero St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
87701, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 1119
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3302
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 868-2271
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
730 Legion Dr
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: 1-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1104 3rd St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
179 Bridge Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 426-2311
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 87701, NM?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 87701, NM include Rio Gallinas School.
How many public charter schools are located in 87701?
1 public charter schools are located in 87701.
What is the racial composition of students in 87701?
87701 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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