For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,278 students in Rio Arriba County, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM are Coronado Middle School, Chama Middle School and Mccurdy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Arriba County, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Arriba County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Arriba County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coronado Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 State Highway 96
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gallina, NM 87017
(575) 638-5419
Gr: 6-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Chama Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
181 North Pine Ave
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7285
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #33.
Mccurdy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 Calle Arbolera
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 692-6090
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Escalante Middle/high School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Stateroute 531 1158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(575) 588-7285
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Industrial Park Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1348
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Dulce Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 Hawks Dr
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rio Arriba County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 Calle Don Diego
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2254
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
St Rd 76 Cr 80 #355
Cordova, NM 87523
(505) 753-2254
Cordova, NM 87523
(505) 753-2254
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
P.o. Box 100
Coyote, NM 87012
(505) 638-5422
Coyote, NM 87012
(505) 638-5422
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
P.o. Drawer 100
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 747-3317
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Homeboundhospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
714 Calle Don Diego
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 753-2254
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 753-2254
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Jicarilla Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
P.o. Box 547
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Dulce, NM 87528
(505) 759-3353
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
659 Roadrunner Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 852-0200
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
P.o. Box 27
Lindrith, NM 87029
(505) 774-6669
Lindrith, NM 87029
(505) 774-6669
Gr: K-4 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Military Academy Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
116 Calle Espinoza
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-8435
Gr: 7-12
335 County Rd 80
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 351-4480
Gr: K-6 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Highway 74, Po Box 1077
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Ohkay Owingeh, NM 87566
(505) 852-2154
Gr: PK-8
Stateroute 531
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
(505) 588-7285
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Arriba County, NM include Coronado Middle School, Chama Middle School and Mccurdy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Arriba County?
6 public middle schools are located in Rio Arriba County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Arriba County?
Rio Arriba County public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rio Arriba County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rio Arriba County include: Carlos F. Vigil Middle School vs. Mccurdy Charter School, Mccurdy Charter School vs. Carlos F. Vigil Middle School
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