For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,584 students in Rio Rancho, NM.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Rancho, NM are The Ask Academy, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and Mountain View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Rancho, NM public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Mexico public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Rio Rancho have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rio Rancho, NM (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Ask Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Gr: 6-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Montreal Loop Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Gr: 6-8 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Rio Rancho Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-5335
Gr: 6-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2287 Lema Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Ridge Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Fruta Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4321 Fulcrum Way Ne Suite A
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 771-0555
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rio Rancho, NM include The Ask Academy, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and Mountain View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rio Rancho?
7 public middle schools are located in Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Rio Rancho are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rio Rancho include: Eagle Ridge Middle School vs. Rio Rancho Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. Rio Rancho Middle School, Rio Rancho Middle School vs. Eagle Ridge Middle School
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