For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,830 students in Ruidoso, NM.
The top ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM are Ruidoso Middle School, Ruidoso High School and White Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruidoso, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Ruidoso have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ruidoso, NM (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruidoso Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-4051
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Ruidoso High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Warrior Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
White Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4220
Grades: 3-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
199 White Mountain Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 258-4943
Grades: PK-2
| 471 students
Ruidoso, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gavilan Canyon (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 257-4051
Grades: 6-11
| 23 students
105 South Sutton Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 257-9041
Grades: PK-K
| 208 students
200 Horton Circle
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(505) 258-4150
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Ruidoso, NM include Ruidoso Middle School, Ruidoso High School and White Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ruidoso, NM?
4 public schools are located in Ruidoso, NM.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruidoso, NM?
Ruidoso, NM public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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