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Best Schools in Espanola, NM
Espanola, NM has 16 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,806 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Espanola don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Espanola, NM
The top high schools in Espanola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Espanola Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 869 Students
2. Pojoaque High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
Best Middle Schools in Espanola, NM
The top middle schools in Espanola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sixth Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 117 Students
2. Pojoaque Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 262 Students
3. Carlos F. Vigil Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 444 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Espanola, NM
The top elementary schools in Espanola, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pablo Roybal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 428 Students
2. Chimayo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students
3. Pojoaque Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 187 Students
4. Hernandez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 90 Students
5. Eutimio Salazar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 331 Students
6. San Juan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 208 Students
7. Tony Quintana Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 210 Students
8. James Rodriguez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 248 Students
9. Los Ninos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Espanola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Espanola, NM
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Espanola, NM has a total population of 14,941 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Espanola, 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 Espanola, NM.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
46.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
36.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Espanola, NM.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Espanola, 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 Espanola, NM Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Espanola, NM
How many schools are in Espanola, NM?
Espanola, NM has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,806 students in total.
How do schools in Espanola perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Espanola score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Espanola don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Espanola?
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: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Espanola
8 of 9 schools in Espanola carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 4F: 2
All 9 public schools we grade in Espanola. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Alcalde Elementary
- Eutimio Salazar Elementary
- Hernandez Elementary
- James Rodriguez Elementary
- Los Ninos Elementary
- Tony Quintana Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.