For the 2023-24 school year, there are 51 public schools serving 23,258 students in Sandoval County, NM (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,090 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sandoval County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Sandoval County, 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.
Sandoval County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in Sandoval County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Sandoval County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Rancho High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4550 Sundt Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-0757
Grades: 6-12
| 564 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cleveland High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Cleveland Heights Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Bernalillo Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3366
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Bernalillo Middle School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 Camino Don Tomas
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-3309
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Bernalillo High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Hwy 313
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Algodones, NM 87001
(505) 867-2803
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
3804 Shiloh Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 338-2320
Grades: K-5
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Quail Hill Trail
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 Night Sky Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 896-3378
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 896-3378
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Target Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 792-7400
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 792-7400
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 51
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 53
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Fruta Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-6630
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: n/an/a
5400 Obregon Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-8526
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 891-8526
Grades: K-5
| 716 students
Rank: n/an/a
3100 Stapleton Ave Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-8473
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-8473
Grades: K-5
| 831 students
Rank: n/an/a
Independence High School
Alternative School
421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
243 Day School Road
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7304
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7304
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
2100 10th Street Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-0706
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Calle De Escuela
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 404-5585
Grades: PK
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
2287 Lema Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: n/an/a
Us 550 Hcr 17
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 638-5419
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 638-5419
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 Veranda Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-0229
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-0229
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Nicklaus Dr Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-2575
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-2575
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: n/an/a
4101 Montreal Loop Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 867-0711
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: n/an/a
From Us 550hwy 197 Mile Marker
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 731-2272
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
5 Calle Del Carbon
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2488
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
58 Miles West Of Cuba Nm On Hc
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 655-3341
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Show 16 more public schools in Sandoval County, NM (out of 51 total schools)
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Sandoval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Grades: PK
| 2 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Grades: PK
| 4 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Grades: PK
| 47 students
350 Riverside Drive
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
Grades: PK-7
| n/a students
Village Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Sandoval County, NM include Rio Rancho High School, The Ask Academy and Cleveland High School.
How many public schools are located in Sandoval County, NM?
51 public schools are located in Sandoval County, NM.
What percentage of students in Sandoval County, NM go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sandoval County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval County, NM?
Sandoval County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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