For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 732 students in Sandia Park, NM.
The top-ranked public schools in Sandia Park, NM are East Mountain High School and San Antonito Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandia Park, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Sandia Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sandia Park, NM (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mountain High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 La Madera Road
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
San Antonito Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12555 N Hwy 14
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-3931
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-3931
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Sandia Park, New Mexico Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 La Madera Rd
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Sandia Park, NM 87047
(505) 281-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sandia Park, NM?
The top-ranked public schools in Sandia Park, NM include East Mountain High School and San Antonito Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sandia Park?
2 public schools are located in Sandia Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandia Park?
Sandia Park public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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