For the 2023-24 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 4,883 students in Rio Arriba County, NM (there are 6 private schools, serving 492 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Rio Arriba County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Rio Arriba County, NM are Espanola Valley High School, Abiquiu Elementary School and Alcalde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Arriba County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Rio Arriba County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Rio Arriba County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Espanola Valley High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 El Llano Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7357
Grades: 9-12
| 858 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 84/285 213412
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Abiquiu, NM 87510
(505) 685-4457
Grades: K-6
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
State Rd 68 County Rd 138a
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4253
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
1260 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Grades: 7-8
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
182 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
181 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
State Rd 76 County Rd 93 Build
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4207
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: n/an/a
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 New Mexico Highway 75
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 579-4325
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Elementary Rd
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
El Rito, NM 87530
(575) 581-4273
Grades: PK-3
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Zuni Ln
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2391
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Grades: K-5
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
State Road 84/285 #1934b
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4008
Grades: K-6
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
420 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2256
Grades: 1-6
| 264 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 Kee Street
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4406
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4406
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
La Tierra Montessori School Of The Arts And Sciences
Charter School
659 Roadrunner Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
323 North Coronado Ave
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6819
Grades: PK-K
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mccurdy Charter School
Charter School
515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: n/an/a
307 Community School Rd
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 State Rd 74
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4225
Grades: K-6
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hwy 513
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Grades: PK-6
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
18670 Us 84/285
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3213
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
State Road 68 County Road 51 #
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-4331
Grades: K-6
| 53 students
Rio Arriba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carinos De Los Ninos (Closed 2021)
Charter School
714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Carinos De Los Ninos Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
St Rd 76 Cr 80 #355
Cordova, NM 87523
(505) 753-2254
Cordova, NM 87523
(505) 753-2254
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
P.o. Box 100
Coyote, NM 87012
(505) 638-5422
Coyote, NM 87012
(505) 638-5422
Grades: K-6
| 24 students
Espanola Military Ac (Closed 2010)
Charter School
P.o. Drawer 100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
714 Calle Don Diego
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 753-2254
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 753-2254
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Empire Drive 258, Po Box 1009
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3101
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Jicarilla Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 547
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Lindrith Area Heritage (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1086 Hwy 595
Lindrith, NM 87029
(575) 774-6669
Lindrith, NM 87029
(575) 774-6669
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P.o. Box 27
Lindrith, NM 87029
(505) 774-6669
Lindrith, NM 87029
(505) 774-6669
Grades: K-4
| 10 students
116 Calle Espinoza
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
335 County Rd 80
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Grades: K-6
| 39 students
Highway 74, Po Box 1077
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Stateroute 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Rio Arriba County, NM include Espanola Valley High School, Abiquiu Elementary School and Alcalde Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rio Arriba County, NM?
28 public schools are located in Rio Arriba County, NM.
What percentage of students in Rio Arriba County, NM go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Rio Arriba County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Arriba County, NM?
Rio Arriba County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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