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Best Schools in 87048, NM
87048, NM has 17 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 13,442 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 87048 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 87048, NM
The top high schools in 87048, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rio Rancho High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2573 Students
2. Cleveland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2631 Students
3. Cibola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
4. Bernalillo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
Best Middle Schools in 87048, NM
The top middle schools in 87048, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
2. Rio Rancho Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1143 Students
3. Taylor Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
4. Bernalillo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 412 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 87048, NM
The top elementary schools in 87048, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corrales Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 328 Students
2. Enchanted Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 723 Students
3. Seven Bar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albuquerque Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 486 Students
4. Rio Rancho Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rio Rancho Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
5. Wd Carroll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 256 Students
6. Bernalillo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernalillo Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 302 Students
7. Cottonwood Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cottonwood Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 91 Students
8. Sandia View Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandia View Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 101 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 87048, NM
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
87048, NM has a total population of 8,941 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 87048, NM
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 87048, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 87048, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 87048, NM.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 87048, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 87048, NM
How many schools are in 87048, NM?
87048, NM has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 13,442 students in total.
How do schools in 87048 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 87048 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 87048 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 87048?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations