Top 5 Best Rio Rancho Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,187 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Rio Rancho, NM are Rio Rancho High School, The Ask Academy and Cleveland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Rancho, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Rio Rancho have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Rio Rancho, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rio Rancho Cyber Academy, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rio Rancho, NM (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Rancho High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Rank: #22.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 564 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4800 Cleveland Heights Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,561 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Rio Rancho, NM include Rio Rancho High School, The Ask Academy and Cleveland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM?
5 public high schools are located in Rio Rancho, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rancho, NM?
Rio Rancho, NM public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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