For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,159 students in the neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho, NM.
The neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho, NM public schools have a diversity score of 0.59, which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 0.56.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho, NM (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho, NM?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho, NM include Rio Rancho Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho?
the neighborhood of La Barranca, Rio Rancho public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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