For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,539 students in Sandoval County, NM.
The top ranked public high schools in Sandoval County, NM are The Ask Academy, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and Walatowa Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandoval County, NM public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Sandoval County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Mexico public high schools.
Sandoval County, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cuba High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sandoval County (2025)
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.
Rio Rancho Cyber Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1330 Jackie Rd Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-7222
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4800 Cleveland Heights Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 938-0300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Rio Rancho High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Loma Colorado Dr Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 896-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,554 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jemez Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8501 Hwy 4
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Jemez Pueblo, NM 87024
(575) 834-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tse Yi Gai High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Counselor Rd
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Cuba, NM 87013
(505) 721-5500
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Quantum Rd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 338-4658
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Bernalillo High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Isidro Sanchez Rd
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Bernalillo, NM 87004
(505) 867-2388
Gr: 9-12 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Cuba High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 County Rd 13 Bldg 53
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Cuba, NM 87013
(575) 289-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 high schools in Sandoval County, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Sandoval County, NM include The Ask Academy, Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and Walatowa Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sandoval County?
10 public high schools are located in Sandoval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval County?
Sandoval County public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sandoval County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sandoval County include: Cleveland High School vs. Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho High School vs. Cleveland High School, Bernalillo High School vs. Rio Rancho High School
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