For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 12,233 students in Valencia County, NM (there are 4 private schools, serving 379 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Valencia County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Valencia County, NM are The Family School, Katherine Gallegos Elementary School and Gil Sanchez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valencia County, NM public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Valencia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Mexico public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valencia County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4 Eastside School Road
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2270
Grades: 1-8
| 99 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Dom Pasqual Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 623 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gil Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
376 Jarales Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3645 Hwy 47
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Bosque Farms Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1390 West Bosque Lp
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Grande Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Eastside School Rd
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Sundance Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 Sundance Sw
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 509 students
Rank: #88.
Dennis Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19670 Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #99.
Valencia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Monica Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Ann Parish Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Meadow Lake
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #1111.
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #1212.
Los Lunas Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #1313.
La Merced Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Alame Loop
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W. Picard Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1200
Grades: 4-6
| 194 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Tome Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 Chacon Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: #1616.
Los Lunas Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Luna Ave
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1717.
Los Lunas High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1776 Emilio Lopez Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #1818.
Valencia Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Marlink Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 7-8
| 492 students
Rank: #1919.
School Of Dreams Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 Juan Perea Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-7632
Grades: PK-12
| 552 students
Rank: #2020.
Belen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1619 West Delgado Ave
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,010 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Jaramillo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Esperanza Dr
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2001
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2001
Grades: PK-3
| 254 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Los Lunas Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Monica Road
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #2323.
Valencia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Bonita Vista Blvd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Desert View Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Camino La Canada
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
La Promesa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
898 Hwy 304
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-2400
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
Rank: #2626.
Belen Infinity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 S 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #2727.
Belen Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
314 South 4th St
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 966-1600
Grades: 7-8
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Nm Corrections
Alternative School
1525 Morris Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 383-3359
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Valencia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 24 students
32 Sun Valley Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Home Hospital (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8288
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
Irving Berlin Cdc Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: 2-8
| 17 students
Po Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 864-4614
Grades: PK-4
| 62 students
P.o. Drawer 1300
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Los Lunas, NM 87031
(505) 866-8231
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Valencia County, NM?
The top ranked public schools in Valencia County, NM include The Family School, Katherine Gallegos Elementary School and Gil Sanchez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Valencia County, NM?
28 public schools are located in Valencia County, NM.
What percentage of students in Valencia County, NM go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Valencia County, NM are educated in public schools (compared to the NM state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Valencia County, NM?
Valencia County, NM public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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