For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 330 students in Penasco, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Penasco, NM are Penasco Middle School, Penasco High School and Penasco Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penasco, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Penasco have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Penasco, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penasco Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 7-8
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Penasco High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Penasco Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13 School Rd
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Penasco, NM 87553
(575) 587-2230
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Penasco, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
La Jicarita Community School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
15025 State Rd 75
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Penasco, NM 87553
(555) 555-5555
Grades: K-6
| 25 students
P.o. Box 520
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Penasco, NM 87553
(505) 587-2503
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Penasco, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Penasco, NM include Penasco Middle School, Penasco High School and Penasco Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Penasco, NM?
3 public schools are located in Penasco, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Penasco, NM?
Penasco, NM public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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