For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,096 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked public charter schools in Sandoval County, NM are The Ask Academy, Walatowa Charter High School and Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandoval County, NM public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Mexico public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Sandoval County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Mexico public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Sandoval County (2025-26)
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.
Walatowa Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
147 Bear Head Canyon
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-0448
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
San Diego Riverside
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
504 Mission Rd
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Explore Academy - Rio Rancho
Charter School
6090 Zenith Court
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 306-5283
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 306-5283
Gr: K-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Sandoval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-5547
Gr: PK | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-2317
Gr: PK | 4 students
224 N. Camino Pueblo
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Pena Blanca, NM 87041
(505) 867-4441
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
350 Riverside Drive
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
San Ysidro, NM 87053
(505) 867-3553
Gr: PK-7
301 North Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-9094
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked public charter schools in Sandoval County, NM include The Ask Academy, Walatowa Charter High School and Sandoval Academy Of Bilingual Education.
How many public charter schools are located in Sandoval County?
5 public charter schools are located in Sandoval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public charter schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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